Sexton to leave PCMA early next year
COO Sherrif Karamat to succeed longtime CEO after she steps down in January Sexton (left) and Karamat Deborah Sexton will step down as president and CEO of the $14 million-revenue Professional Convention Management Association in January, the Chicago-based group announced Monday. COO Sherrif Karamat will succeed her as the next CEO.
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CEO UPDATA: Older generations provide the most members
Nearly eight in 10 members of professional societies are more than 50 years old, according to a survey by Marketing General. The findings are based on responses from 267 individual membership organizations.
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Read MoreFormer AAIA head dies
Al Gaspar, CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (now the Auto Care Association) from 2000-04, died Nov. 25 at his home in Cave Creek, Ariz., according to a statement from the group. He was 79. "Al was one of the most respected and revered individuals in the business," Bill Hanvey, current CEO of the group, said in the statement. "When Al walked into a meeting room you knew it—he had a presence that commanded attention."
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ASK THE RECRUITER—Exceed expectations, take on stretch roles to move up ladder
Preparation and persistence are key; learn from those who hold executive positions you seek and demonstrate readiness for challenges Liza Wright, left, and Julian Ha. Question: How can people, such as assistant vice presidents and directors, make the jump to VP-level and above positions?
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