IAAPA Europe deputy director Karen Staley has been named executive director for IAAPA's European operations, effective 1 January, 2011.

Staley started at IAAPA in 2004 as manager of marketing and exhibit sales for its US, European and Asian shows. In 2006, she became operations manager for IAAPA, was promoted to director of operations in 2008 and named deputy director of IAAPA Europe in 2009.

Staley will continue to work with Andreas Andersen, the present incumbent, until he leaves in December.