The AAE Team
The AAE team is located in the Netherlands, Belgium, India and the United Kingdom.
The Team
Damian Hutt FIEM
I’m responsible for the strategy and operational management of the Association of Association Executives, with all members of the team reporting to me. With the advice of members, Advisory Panel members, and the team, I decide what new products and services to offer, and how they should be fulfilled.
I have over 35 years experience in conferences and events, with 21 specifically supporting associations with their events, publishing, member engagement, and association management. I have headed up the AAE since its beginnings in 2006.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +44 (0) 203 954 8000
- Extension:
- x4
- Twitter:
- DamianHutt
- LinkedIn:
- https://linkedin.com/in/damianhutt/
Cecilia Spoor EMIAM
I look after the leadership activities for the AAE. This involves chairing the Leaders Forums at the UK and the World Associations Congresses, as well the Leaders Summits and identifying other opportunities to support association leaders, for example new programmes and forums to bring Executive Heads together.
I have been working on the AAE leaders events for eight years, contributed to the leadership aspects of all AAE's activities, and have an Executive Masters in International Association Management from Solvay Business School, Brussels.
Get in touch if you would like to hear more about our leadership activities at AAE or if you would like me to put you in touch with a trusted advisor or another executive director with experience of a particular issue.
- Email:
- [email protected]
Sarah Stutt
I have been with the AAE since 2018 where I ensure seamless event experiences by managing sponsor and exhibitor participation, while simultaneously fostering strong business partnerships. This includes collaborating with partners to optimise their event engagement and promotion strategies.
My commitment extends to the AAE's Resource Centre, where I curate valuable content (supplier updates, industry news, insightful articles) to keep members informed. Additionally, I actively support business partners by providing information and guidance on how to effectively engage with the AAE community and promote their services and products.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +44 (0) 203 954 8000
- Extension:
- x3
Lian John
I am responsible for managing membership, including recruitment and renewals and ensuring our community system has the right information to enable the AAE to be a great success.
I have worked on association projects and have been researching associations since 2010 worldwide, and understand their personnel and roles and responsibilities.
I can help you to ensure you are getting access to all that membership provides, and support you with updating your profiles.
- Email:
- [email protected]
Anca Urdea
I've been with the AAE since 2011, and I manage the Association Success Awards programme of awards, and I produce the Association Success story case studies for our Resource Centre.
I have a BA in Sociology, and an MA from the University of Greenwhich, and am a certified Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a Certified Master Practitioner of Time Line Therapy and a Certified Master Hypnotist.
- Email:
- [email protected]