(CelebrityAccess) – John Langford has been elected president of the European Arenas Association (EAA), IQ is reporting.
Langford, who was named chief operating officer of AEG Europe last November, was reportedly elected at the EAA’s latest general meeting, held recently in Barcelona. He will succeed Ahoy Rotterdam’s Peter van der Veer, who stepped down earlier this year.
“I am honoured to represent 35 of the leading European indoor arenas during this incredibly dynamic time in the live event sector,” said Langford. “Exciting changes in technology, the opportunity to make a positive impact through sustainability initiatives, and participating in the wider European conversations that impact our members and audiences are just a few of the areas where we are making a difference.”
The EAA has members in 22 European countries. In 2018, its 35 arenas welcomed more than 19.8 million customers to 2,933 events, according to its latest research report.
