WASHINGTON, D.C. — After more than three decades of leadership experience with the Consumer Technology Association, holding such roles as Executive Vice President of CES and Chief Strategy Officer, Karen Chupka is departing for a role at the NAB.
Specifically, she’s poised to take over the role held by the retiring Chris Brown.
Chupka, a trade show veteran, will take the role of EVP/Managing Director of Global Connections and Events at the NAB, effective January 1, 2024.
The appointment follows Brown’s July announcement that he will exit the association following the 2024 NAB Show, concluding 25 years of service to the organization.
In her new role at NAB, Chupka will set the strategy, manage the business and inspire the people that produce NAB Show, NAB Show New York and NAB Amplify, an online community of innovators and content creators.
“The future of NAB Show is bright with Karen at the helm and we are thrilled to welcome her to the NAB team,” said NAB President/CEO Curtis LeGeyt. “With her long track record of exemplary leadership managing and growing one of the largest trade shows in the world, NAB Show exhibitors and attendees will be well-served by her unparalleled expertise and experience. As the NAB Show continues to grow, we look forward to the extraordinary experiences Karen and her team will create for our community.”
LeGeyt also took another opportunity to thank Brown for his two-decade-plus service to NAB. He said, “His leadership has been critical to the growth and success of NAB Show. I am grateful for his many years of dedicated service and his role in shepherding a smooth transition.”
