Shenyang New World EXPO General Manager awarded prestigious Venue Industry Certification
The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) has awarded Diane Chen, General Manager of the Shenyang New World EXPO (EXPO) the designation of Certified Venue Executive (CVE). She is the first venue industry professional in Mainland China to receive the prestigious certification from the IAVM. She joins only 310 other CVE’s globally who have received the certification since 1976. Eight other venue management professionals have been awarded their CVE certification this year.
CVE applicants are rated on their experience and accomplishments in public venue management and must successfully complete a comprehensive written essay, written examination and oral interview that tests general knowledge of the public venue management profession. The CVE designation demonstrates that a venue executive: is a skilled manager, is committed to the industry, and is pledged to continued professional growth and development. Managers who earn the CVE designation are recognised, by those inside and outside the industry, as experts in their profession.
IAVM’s Board Chair, Clifford ‘Rip’ Rippetoe, notes “Since 1976 this prestigious program has served as a distinction for those in venue management. I would like to offer my personal congratulations to Ms. Chen. There is no doubt that her hard work and leadership are to be admired within the industry.”
“Diane Chen has led EXPO since 2012. Our organisation is extremely fortunate to have such a dedicated, highly trained and well regarded individual in the senior leadership role,” advised Cliff Wallace, CVE, Senior Executive Advisor to and former chairman of EXPO’s management company. Wallace continued “The CVE designation is an indication of demonstrated skill in leadership, activity in community affairs, operational successes, and expertise in management of public assembly venues. I am especially proud that Diane is the first venue executive to receive this respected certification in the PRC.”
Image top: Diane Chen, General Manager & Member of the SML Board at Shenyang New World EXPO; image centre: The plaque of Certified Venue Executive (CVE) from IAVM received by Diane Chen; image above: Shenyang New World EXPO
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