The events director of The Great Yorkshire Events Centre in Harrogate has been elected to the board of the Association of Event Venues (AEV).
Richard Moorhouse, Events Director, has joined the AEV Board for the first time.
The GYEC has long been a member of the AEV, a trade body representing venues both in the UK and internationally.
Richard said: “The Great Yorkshire Events Centre has benefitted hugely from membership of the AEV through the working groups, sharing of best practice, networking and attending the brilliant annual conference. I am honoured to have been elected to the Board and excited to bring my experience, ready to champion all member venues and help shape the future of the industry.”
Richard is Events Director at the GYEC on the Great Yorkshire Showground which runs The Halls and The Pavilions, both owned by registered charity the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.
As well as running events including award dinners, weddings, conferences and trade shows throughout the year, the Showground also hosts events on its 250 acre site including its flagship event the Great Yorkshire Show. It has recently announced being used as a filming location for scenes in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.
Richard said: “It’s been an exciting year for the showground with a rebrand earlier this year and a raft of new events signed for 2026. Working with directors from other key events venues in the UK will continue to put the GYEC at the forefront of the industry and ensure we continue to fly the flag nationally.”
Following AEV’s AGM last week, Rachel Parker, AEV CEO, said, “I am delighted to welcome Richard to the board this year and am sure he will have plenty to bring to the table. I am looking forward to another productive year, starting with our annual conference being held on Friday 14 November at Excel London.”
