Item - 2024.NC8.1

The Corporations Nominating Panel recommends that:

1. City Council appoint Andrew Weir, President and Chief Executive Officer, Destination Toronto, to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 29, 2027, and until a successor is appointed.

 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 6, 2024) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board.

Candidate's biography:

Andrew Weir

Andrew Weir is newly appointed to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, Destination Toronto, following more than 18 years in other leadership roles within the organization, including Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Andrew has also served as Chair of the Board of the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario as well as roles on other Canadian and international boards and committees, largely connected to destination sales and marketing and the meetings industry.

The Corporations Nominating Panel will consider the appointment of the new President and Chief Executive Officer, Destination Toronto to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board.