EICC board appoints Judy Rae as Non-Executive Director

The board of the world-class Edinburgh conference and events venue, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has appointed Judy Rae as a non-executive director. 

Announcing the appointment, EICC board chair, Cllr Lezley Marion Cameron said: “We are delighted to welcome Judy to the EICC board at this exciting and challenging time for the company and the business events industry.  

“Judy brings extensive tourism industry experience in driving strategic development, commercial growth, and creating impactful partnerships across both public and third-sector organisations.  

“Judy’s insights and input will be invaluable to me and fellow EICC board colleagues’ as we continue our work to ensure the EICC retains and sustains its 30-year reputation as a successful, sustainable, world class conference centre which inspires ideas that change the world.”

An accomplished tourism and business leader, Judy has over 20 years’ experience across Scotland’s cultural, visitor attraction, and business events sectors.   

Discussing her appointment, Judy said: “I am passionate about the business events sector, and throughout my career, I’ve worked to ensure that the industry is effectively represented at the strategic level with government and key Scottish tourism agencies.

“EICC sits at the heart of Scotland’s business events sector, and I’m thrilled to be joining the board at such a pivotal moment. It is an outstanding organisation, successfully balancing commercial innovation with civic purpose, and I’m honoured to help shape the next chapter of its success”.

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