Julie HolmenMeeting Professionals International (MPI) has selected Julie Holmen to serve as Director of Business Development covering Canada, Europe and Asia, effective December 4, 2017. Based in Toronto, Holmen will be responsible for revenue generation and management of strategic partnerships for the association and the MPI Foundation within her assigned markets, and reports to Evan Casey, MPI’s Vice President of Global Sales. Holmen has 20 years of experience working in the meeting and hospitality industries. Prior to joining MPI, she held sales leadership roles with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Tourism Toronto, and Delta Hotels. Holmen is also a member of MPI and has held volunteer leadership roles with the MPI Toronto Chapter.