Introducing the 2026 WTCA RAC and MAC Leadership

Jan 22, 2026

Following some recent changes in WTCA Regional Advisory Council (RAC) and Member Advisory Council (MAC) leadership, please join us in welcoming the following newly appointed Chairs and Vice-Chairs.

Regional Advisory Council (RAC)

The RACs are comprised of elected positions that assist in guiding development of new programs and resources, as well as business opportunities specific to each region (Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, and North America).

Asia Pacific: Vineet Verma, WTC Bengaluru (Chair); and Priya Pansare, WTC Mumbai (Vice-Chair; newly appointed )
Europe: Nicholas Beaty, WTC Rennes (Chair; newly appointed ); and Antony Georgakis, WTC Cyprus (Vice-Chair; newly appointed )
Latin America: Remy Swaab, WTC Panama (Chair); and Michele Porrino, WTC San Luis Potosi (Vice-Chair; newly appointed )
Middle East & Africa: Ahmed Tibaoui, WTC Algiers (Chair); and Eng. Ramadan, WTC Cairo (Vice-Chair; newly appointed )
North America: Ivan Barrios, WTC Miami (Chair); and Melissa Miller, WTC Kansas City (Vice-Chair; newly appointed )

Member Advisory Council (MAC)

The MACs were developed to explore initiatives to enhance the number and quality of World Trade Center (WTC) locations within a business model or sector in order to strengthen the Association, aid its Membership, and protect and grow the WTC brand.

Business Club: Vivek George, WTC Chennai (Chair); and Lianne van den Boogard, WTC Eindhoven (Vice-Chair; newly appointed )
Conferences & Exhibitions: Linh Huynh Dinh Thai, WTC Binh Duong New City (Chair); and Maria Irish O. Talay, WTC Metro Manila (Vice-Chair)
Real Estate: Charlie Johnson, WTC Chicago (Chair); and Melissa Martinez, WTC Santo Domingo (Vice-Chair)
Trade Services: Niraj Khinvasara, WTC Pune (Chair); and Leonardo Monniello, WTC Trieste (Vice-Chair; newly appointed )