Arna Wahl Davies Appointed Chair of CINZ’s PCO Group

Arna Wahl Davies has been appointed as Chair of the Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) Approved Professional Conference Organisers (PCO) Group.

Arna is co-founder and director of Composition, a professional conference organising company which manages mid to large-size conferences throughout New Zealand, and brings to the role over 20 years of experience in event management.

After gaining professional qualifications, Arna became a chef, working in international hotels and then moving into event management. Before starting her own business a decade ago, Arna spent over seven years with a leading New Zealand conference organiser, learning the art and craft of being a PCO, and managing events of up to 1,500 delegates.

CINZ Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins said the 18 companies accredited to the CINZ Approved PCO Group are qualified to handle the most complicated of domestic and international association conferences.

“Not only are CINZ Approved PCOs required to meet strict criteria, they are bound by a Code of Ethics, Rules and Responsibilities determined by CINZ,” said Ms. Hopkins. “Arna is passionate about the business events sector, and we are delighted to have her energy and expertise continuing to drive the Group forward.”

Arna will step into the role from 1 June 2020, taking over from the group’s previous Chair, Ali Copeman who has held the position for the past three years.

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