Attendees of the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, happening November 12 to 17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will hear from industry leaders as part of a special keynote CEO panel. The panel, which will take place in the center’s third-floor ballroom on November 15 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., will kick off the expo and serve as an event for the co-located Deck Expo.
Panelists taking part are Rick Roetken, president, North America, Hayward Holdings; Dave Jackson, CEO, Jacuzzi Group Worldwide; Ardy Arani, CEO and managing director, Big Green Egg; Matt McDermott, president, Heritage Division/SRS; and Landon Tarvin, vice president, Deckorators.
The panel will be moderated by Manuel “Manny” Perez de la Mesa, former CEO of POOLCORP.
Subjects for the panel will include how industry professionals can help shape the future of the pool, spa, decking and outdoor living industries; current trends; and future expectations.
“Our industry thrives on relationships and working together,” Perez de la Mesa says. “I’m looking forward to participating in the panel and interacting with the panelists as we kick off the industry’s event.”
Pre-show education will be November 12 to 14, with the main conference education and expo hall happening November 15 to 17.
The panel is hosted by Informa Markets; the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance; and the North American Deck and Railing Association.