Matt Barton Named President-Elect of TEA

(eap) The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has named the current International Board Vice President, Matt Barton, as its President-Elect. This decision came after a unanimous vote of the International Board at their September Special Board Meeting. Over the next 15-months, Matt will continue to work alongside and in partnership with current President, Melissa Oviedo, until he assumes the President role on 1 January 2025. Barton is Chairperson at 7th Sense, a creative software and technology company with offices in Sussex and London in UK as well as in Orlando and Burbank in North America.

“We are thrilled to see Matt step into the role of President-Elect on the International Board,” said TEA’s Executive Director, Lindsey K. Nelson, CAE. “Having served both as President of the Europe & Middle East Division and, most recently, on the International Board, Matt understands TEA both internally and externally. This will serve him very well as he steps in to lead the global organization in the coming years. Not to mention, it is exciting to see a future TEA President hail once again from our Europe & Middle East Division.”

“I have had the privilege of actively engaging with TEA’s objectives and witnessing the organization’s impact first-hand,” said Barton. “The past few years have seen great challenges and significant change at TEA. Being in a leadership role during these times has been both testing and rewarding, and I’m excited to continue working with our dedicated team in this new position.” ■