Incoming Members of TEA International Board & Divisional Boards 2026
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(eap) Just recently, the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) – the international association representing creative minds and companies in the leisure and entertainment industry – announced the new members of its International Board of Directors and its regional Divisional Boards for 2026. The incoming board members will each serve a three-year term, starting in 2026.
“The board selection process is important to our global membership,” said Melissa Oviedo, CEO of TEA. “TEA’s board members are critical to helping the association support the themed entertainment industry and create meaningful partnerships and opportunities around the world. We are excited about the diversity of background, experience, and perspective these new members will bring to TEA.”
The 2026 International Board of Directors is composed as follows:
Yael Coifman (Leisure Development Partners, LLP), Matthew Cross (OE Experiences), Dawn Foote (Katapult), Denise Hatcher (AOA), Arielle Lindsey (TAIT) and Marie Marks (Paramount Global Experiences).
New members of the TEA Europe and Middle East Divisional Board for 2026 are:
Dawn Foote (Katapult), who will be the EMEA Division President, David Debouverie (P+A Projects), Hind Galadari (Miral Experiences), Paul Hatton (Consultant), Edward (Edd) Musgrove (Mycotoo Europe), James Oakley (Charcoalblue Experience), Mike Ganderton (LEGO House), Karin Stiksma (Joint Projects), David Stuyck (Production Pirates) and George Ward-Thompson (student at the Birmingham City University).
An overview of all new members (including other regional divisions) can be found here. ■
