The Centre’s rising stars, (left) Tiffany Chung, Deputy Director of Sales and Kwok Wai Kay, Deputy Director of Operations, graduate AIPC Future Shapers with flying colours
KUALA LUMPUR [ ABN NEWS ] ― Malaysia’s premier purpose-built venue, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) announce a stellar win at the highly coveted, International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) Future Shapers leadership program.
Two of the Centre’s rising stars Deputy Director of Sales, Tiffany Chung and Deputy Director of Operations, Kwok Wai Kay, emerged victorious alongside teammates from Australia, Belfast and Paris. Their team, aptly named “Future Force”, impressed a room full of 150 industry C-suite leaders at the AIPC Congress in Costa Rica with a groundbreaking solution to a pressing challenge: attracting and retaining younger talents in the convention centre industry at the same time, to also establish business events as a desirable and rewarding career pathway to future generations.
Satisfad of the Centre’s team members’ achievements in the third edition of the globally-recognised program, the Centre’s General Manager, John Burke said, “We are immensely proud of our Future Shapers for their prestigious win. Their accomplishments are not only a reflection of the Centre’s commitment to investing in our people and driving innovative, industry-leading solutions, but also the exceptional calibre of Malaysian talents. At the Centre, we encourage our team members to be adaptable and creative problem-solvers – qualities that have been instrumental in our long history of delivering successful and memorable events.”
Team Future Force presented a comprehensive solution in the form of a centralised digital platform for career development, resources and networking, showcasing the diverse and rewarding career path available within the convention centre industry.
The AIPC Future Shapers program is no walk in the park. The rigorous 9-month journey equips aspiring leaders with skills they need to succeed. Participants undergo masterclasses led by experts, receive personalised coaching and mentorship and build valuable networks, all culminating in a fierce on-stage pitching competition.
“AIPC’s Future Shapers program is more than just a talent development platform, it also doubles as a think tank for our industry. In the three years since it commenced, the programme has seen the concepts for many innovative and disruptive solutions that will transform the global convention centre industry. I commend Sven and his team for this impactful platform that’s helping to set the future course of our industry.
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