Business Events Industry Aotearoa appoints Sam Holdich as new board member

Business Events Industry Aotearoa has appointed Sam Holdich to the board as its Silver representative.

He heads up Weta Workshop Unleashed in Auckland as Area Manager. Holdich replaces Jake Downing, who has taken up a new role at Tākina Events in Wellington.

BEIA Board Chair Steve Armitage says he is delighted to welcome Holdich to the board at an exciting time for New Zealand’s business events industry.

Armitage notes “across his career in New Zealand, Japan, and Australia, Sam has specialised in operations management, strategy, and business development, and leading and optimising large teams to maximise business results. His skills and experience will be invaluable to our business events sector as we move into the next phase of New Zealand’s high-growth future.

Holdich has recently completed his Master of Business Administration and currently sits on the board of Young TEC (Tourism Export Council).

Armitage added “the board also thanks Jake for his longstanding commitment to BEIA, and his considerable contribution to our board over many years. We are thrilled that he will still be an important part of our community in his new role with Tākina.”