World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) has named Annette Gregg as its Chief Executive Officer. She is the first woman to take up this top leadership role in the organisation's history.

Gregg possesses over three decades of leadership expertise spanning global non-profit associations, commercial operations, business events and hospitality sectors. She most recently held the CEO post at Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, managing an international association with 3,700 members and 27 regional chapters.

In her new position, Gregg will oversee WTCA's global strategic agenda, boost member relations and unlock more cross-border trade and investment prospects for its worldwide network.