By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Nov 21: Amelia Roziman, chief executive officer (CEO) of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), has made history as the first Asian and only Malaysian appointed as a Trustee of The Iceberg, a leading global authority promoting the legacy impact of business and professional events.
Her appointment strengthens Asia’s voice in legacy-driven business events and follows her recent recognition as the recipient of The Iceberg Excellence Award on Oct 2.
“This appointment is both a personal milestone and a collective achievement for Asia’s business events community.
“The Iceberg’s mission aligns closely with Sarawak’s vision and my own commitment to delivering meaningful legacies for communities, economies, and the environment. I am honoured to contribute to this work on the global stage,” Amelia said in a media release today.
With nearly two decades of experience, Amelia highlighted that business events have tangible social and economic impact.
“I will continue championing Asia’s growth by drawing on Sarawak’s experience and the values we have built together,” she added.
Founder of The Iceberg, James Latham, welcomed Amelia to the Board of Trustees, noting her exceptional leadership.
“The Iceberg is built on inclusivity and global representation, and Amelia embodies exactly that. Her leadership in advancing legacy-driven business events, supported strongly by government, and her commitment to elevating the industry beyond the visitor economy make her invaluable to Sarawak, Malaysia, and the global community,” he said.
Since 2006, Roziman has shaped Malaysia’s business events landscape, leading Sarawak to 29 destination marketing awards and earning 10 professional honours. She also became the first Asian woman inducted into the Events Industry Council (EIC) Hall of Leaders in 2023.
Amelia joins a distinguished Board of Trustees guiding The Iceberg’s evolution into a charitable trust. The Board, which includes Caroline MacKenzie, James Latham, Martin Sirk, Sarah Fleming, Ben Hainsworth, Geneviève Leclerc, Oscar Cerezales, and Gregg Talley, oversees The Iceberg’s governance and strategic direction. — DayakDaily
