Glasgow City Marketing Bureau (GCMB) has announced yesterday (19 May) that Aileen Crawford is to become its new Head of Conventions, effective from 1 June.
Aileen is currently Deputy Head of Convention Bureau and will replace Molly Doheny who is to take up the option of the early retirement package, offered by Glasgow City Council to qualifying employees.
Aileen joined Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley Tourist Board’s Convention Bureau in 1999 as International Associations Sales Executive before progressing in 2001 to Senior Manager – International Associations.
Following the dissolution of Scotland’s area tourist boards in 2004, Aileen carried out the same role within the newly formed Glasgow City Marketing Bureau until 2009 when she became Deputy Head of Convention Bureau.
Commenting on her appointment Scott Taylor, Chief Executive of GCMB, said: “Following a rigorous interview process I am delighted that Aileen has been appointed as Glasgow City Marketing Bureau’s new Head of Conventions.
“Over the last twelve years Aileen’s commitment to selling Glasgow as a conference destination has been outstanding and I know she will bring passion, drive and forward thinking to this key area of our business."
Aileen Crawford, GCMB’s Head of Conventions added: “I am delighted to be taking up the post of Head of Conventions and - together with the sales team - will continue to build on Glasgow’s success as a world-class conference destination and work to maximise the city’s share of UK and international association business, which is so vital to Glasgow’s continued economic growth."
“We will remain receptive to the needs of our conference clients, provide first-class service and deliver on our promises to reinforce that meeting in Glasgow equates with success.”
