The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) announced the winner of the 2019 JMIC Profile and Power Award as Heike Mahmoud, COO of Congress Centre Hamburg (CCH).
The award was made in recognition of her leadership role not only as an active industry advocate but an inspiring symbol of influential women as a powerful factor in helping attract new talent to the industry.
“This year’s Award is a bit different from previous ones in that it focuses on the critical need we have for prominent and respected individuals to act as attractions for others considering careers in our sector,” said JMIC President Kai Hattendorf. “Heike has had a highly successful and visible career in several areas of the industry, first as a PCO, subsequently as head of the Berlin Convention Office and now as COO of a major convention facility.”
The JMIC Power and Profile Award was established by the Council as a way of recognizing individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions to advancing the awareness and influence of the Meetings Industry in their respective communities. The winner is selected each year based on criteria which evaluate the efforts of an individual or organisation in increasing industry profile and bringing about structural or policy changes that reflect that better appreciation.
JMIC represents the combined interests of 19 international Meetings Industry associations.
