Global Board of Directors
IAAPA is governed by a global board of directors that establishes the strategic priorities of the association. Each director has a fiduciary duty to be loyal to the association, act in its best interests, avoid conflicts of interest, maintain the confidentiality of association information, and avoid utilizing the office for personal gain.
The Association strives to achieve a balance of geography, facility size, and industry segments on the board. The 22 directors include: six officers (chair, first vice chair, second vice chair, treasurer, immediate past chair, and the IAAPA president and CEO); eight at-large facility or lifetime and honorary members; four regional advisory committee chair directors (Asia Pacific, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, North America); one manufacturer/supplier/consultant director; one manufacturer/supplier/consultant committee chair director; and two past chair directors from the advisory board. The president and CEO is a non-voting member of the board.
The IAAPA Governance committee recruits the new second vice chair, treasurer, and global board members and recommends the slate of candidates to the global board of directors for an annual election. The committee also assesses the global board’s current composition and identifies knowledge gaps; employs a recruitment plan; and continuously cultivates new global board prospects. The IAAPA Governance Committee and board will select new board members from those who apply, a talent search within the industry, or through other recruiting methods.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 IAAPA Global board of directors.
There are six (6) open positions on the 2025 global board:
- One (1) second vice-chair
- One (1) treasurer
- One (1) manufacturer/supplier/consultant director
- One (1) past chair director
- Two (2) facility member directors
To learn more about the open positions, qualifications, and applying for the 2025 IAAPA Global Board of Directors, please watch, “How to apply for the IAAPA Board of Directors” webinar featuring David Mandt, IAAPA Chief Governance Officer. This previously recorded webinar explains the role of the global board and how to apply.
To submit an application for the 2025 IAAPA Global board of directors click here.
To begin click, "Apply Here" in the upper right corner. To edit or review an application, click "My Applications" in the box on the left. Applications must be complete and submitted by June 3, 2024, to be considered.
For additional background and eligibility information on these positions, please see the IAAPA Bylaws and Policy Document.
Of note are the following:
- Description of the Global Board Composition – Page 5-6
- Officers and their Duties – Page 6-7
- Selection Policy and Eligibility Criteria – Page 9-10
- Global Board Travel Policy – Page 12-14
- Confidentiality and Conflicts of Interest Policy – Page 15-16
- Detailed Position Descriptions – Page 28-35
Global board terms are three years and global board members are usually required to travel three times per year to board meetings. In-person board meetings typically take place in March, September, and November. IAAPA reimburses all board members for travel expenses (airfare, hotel, meals, and incidentals) for two board meetings (March and September). A stipend is provided for the third board meeting, which is held in conjunction with IAAPA Expo in Orlando.
Applications must be complete and submitted by June 3, 2024. Applicants must click “Save and Finalize” at the bottom of the application to complete the submission process. If an applicant does not receive an email confirmation that their application has been received, they should contact the IAAPA team at [email protected].
Important things to remember when submitting your application for the IAAPA Global Board of Directors
- Application close date: June 3, 2024
- 3-minute video recorded on a mobile phone is required
- Two letters of recommendation is required
- Collecting all necessary information before finalizing the application is advisable
- Applicants can apply for multiple positions, but must complete separate applications for each position
2024 IAAPA Board of Directors
2024 OFFICERS
Wuthichai Luangamornlert, ICAE |
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Massimiliano Freddi, ICAE (First Vice Chair) Wonderwood Italy |
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Luciana Periales, ICAE (Second Vice Chair) Neverland Argentina |
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Curt Caffey, ICAE (Treasurer) ProParks Management Company, LLC United States |
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Jim Pattison, Jr. ICAE (Immediate Past Chair) Ripley Entertainment United States |
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Jakob Wahl |
DIRECTORS
Pia Adlivankin |
Gerardo Arteaga, ICAE |
Denise Beckson, ICAE |
Andrew Bolstein |
Corrine Brindley |
Gina Claassen, ICAE |
Neil Dwyer, ICAE |
Jason Freeman |
Har Kupers |
Xavier Lopez |
Håkon Lund |
John McReynolds, ICAE |
Jeroen Nijpels, ICAE |
Rajen Shah |
Bonnie Sherman Weber, ICAE |
Dale Su |