Bahrain. @bahrain announced that Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen, formerly Deputy CEO of the Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Authority (BECA), has been appointed as CEO of expo@bahrain. As one of the signature buildings in the design of the @bahrain destination, expo@bahrain acts as the symbolic “front door” to the development.
 The Exhibition & Convention facilities of expo@bahrain will provide 145,000 square meters of highly efficient, flexible space with world-class amenities, able to accommodate a wide range of user groups within the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions) industry.

Commenting on the appointment, Nicola Pero, Group CEO@bahrain said “We are very proud to have such an experienced MICE professional head up such an important element of @bahrain. During her 22 years of experience gained around the world, she has consistently delivered strength in numbers as a results-driven MICE professional, so Debbie is well-suited to being the driving force behind our exhibition and convention business”.  “I am honoured by this exciting opportunity to take the helm of the new Exhibition & Convention centre,” said Stanford-Kristiansen. www.atbahrain.com.bh