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Join the MECSR Board.

Board members give the council its direction, represent members across the MENA region, and sit at the centre of the industry's biggest moments. If you want a real say in where retail goes next, put your name forward.

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What you gain on the board

Serving is voluntary and unpaid, but the return is real: influence, standing, and a network that stays with you.

A hand on the direction

Set the council's priorities and approve the plans that steer MECSR across the region.

Standing in the industry

Serving raises your profile among retailers, developers, and operators throughout MENA.

A room of decision makers

Sit alongside senior leaders and build relationships that outlast your term.

Behind the big moments

Help guide Retail Congress MENA, Spring Board, and the Gregory Vogt School.

Represent your peers

Carry the interests of members fairly and keep the industry connected.

First to know

Early insight, publications, and a direct say in the council's work.

How board members help MECSR

The board is where the council's work gets done. In return for the platform, members give their time and energy to:

  • ✓Attend and steer board meetings, reporting, and decisions.
  • ✓Promote MECSR membership across the MENA region.
  • ✓Coordinate local networking so members stay connected.
  • ✓Serve every member fairly and impartially.
  • ✓Champion events, education, and the industry's growth.
MECSR event
MECSR brings the region's retail community together, on stage and off.

How to become a board member

Board membership follows the criteria in the MECSR By-Laws. Three things must be met.

1

Active MECSR member

Candidates must hold an active membership in good standing.

2

Nominated by two members

Two current MECSR members must endorse and sign the nomination.

3

Elected by the members

Directors are elected by vote, with seats going to the highest votes.

Election timeline

The election runs in four phases.

Phase 1

Nominations

Submit your nomination and gather endorsements.

Phase 2

Deliberation & validation

The elections team reviews and validates the nominations.

Phase 3

Online & proxy voting

Members vote online or by proxy to elect the board.

Phase 4

Results & AGM

Results announced at the Annual General Meeting.

Term of office is two years, with a maximum of four consecutive years, then a two-year gap before standing again.

Submit your nomination

1

Enter and sign. Complete the candidate form and sign below.

2

Invite two members. They endorse and sign online via their own link.

3

We verify. The elections team confirms eligibility and profiles go to vote.

Prefer to complete it offline? Download the fillable PDF form instead.

Candidate details

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Two fully paid MECSR members must endorse and sign. They each receive an email link to complete their endorsement online.

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