DALLAS, December 5, 2024 —Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is pleased to announce the approved slate for the 2025 MPI International Board of Directors. The International Board of Directors is the governing body of MPI and is responsible for reviewing and approving the organization's strategic plans. It oversees the financial integrity and monitors performance against achievement of strategy and long-term vision. 

 “On behalf of the Board Development Committee, we were impressed by the qualified applications received and the thorough discussion we had to arrive to this slate,” said Cleo Battle, 2025 MPI Board Development Committee Chair and Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors.  

 "I am thrilled about the new slate of Directors, whose leadership, experience, and passion are truly inspiring. I am confident that their positive influence, perspectives, and contributions will effectively guide MPI in advancing the global meeting and event community, uniting people to make a meaningful impact on the world.” said Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of MPI.  

 Board members will take office effective January 1, 2025, for the term from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.  

Below is the full slate of the 2025 MPI International Board of Directors.

The MPI Foundation 2025 Global Board of Trustees Slate was announced in late November. See the media advisory. 

DALLAS, December 5, 2024 —Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is pleased to announce the approved slate for the 2025 MPI International Board of Directors. The International Board of Directors is the governing body of MPI and is responsible for reviewing and approving the organization's strategic plans. It oversees the financial integrity and monitors performance against achievement of strategy and long-term vision. 

 “On behalf of the Board Development Committee, we were impressed by the qualified applications received and the thorough discussion we had to arrive to this slate,” said Cleo Battle, 2025 MPI Board Development Committee Chair and Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors.  

 "I am thrilled about the new slate of Directors, whose leadership, experience, and passion are truly inspiring. I am confident that their positive influence, perspectives, and contributions will effectively guide MPI in advancing the global meeting and event community, uniting people to make a meaningful impact on the world.” said Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of MPI.  

 Board members will take office effective January 1, 2025, for the term from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.  

Below is the full slate of the 2025 MPI International Board of Directors.

The MPI Foundation 2025 Global Board of Trustees Slate was announced in late November. See the media advisory. 

DALLAS, December 5, 2024 —Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is pleased to announce the approved slate for the 2025 MPI International Board of Directors. The International Board of Directors is the governing body of MPI and is responsible for reviewing and approving the organization's strategic plans. It oversees the financial integrity and monitors performance against achievement of strategy and long-term vision. 

 “On behalf of the Board Development Committee, we were impressed by the qualified applications received and the thorough discussion we had to arrive to this slate,” said Cleo Battle, 2025 MPI Board Development Committee Chair and Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors.  

 "I am thrilled about the new slate of Directors, whose leadership, experience, and passion are truly inspiring. I am confident that their positive influence, perspectives, and contributions will effectively guide MPI in advancing the global meeting and event community, uniting people to make a meaningful impact on the world.” said Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of MPI.  

 Board members will take office effective January 1, 2025, for the term from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.  

Below is the full slate of the 2025 MPI International Board of Directors.

The MPI Foundation 2025 Global Board of Trustees Slate was announced in late November. See the media advisory.