The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has announced the appointment of Jessica Southworth, cluster sales and marketing director at Hotel Football and Stock Exchange Hotel, as its new vice chair. She takes on the vice chair role having recently been appointed cluster sales and marketing director across Hotel Football and Manchester’s luxury Stock Exchange Hotel. Speaking on her appointment, Jessica Southworth said: “Having spent my career in hospitality, I’ve seen first-hand the impact this industry has on people, businesses and destinations. I’m excited to take on the role of vice chairs and to work with Andrew, Shonali and the board to represent our members and help drive the MIA’s ambitions forward.” Other MIA board members include: