Lou, with all due respect, I think this is not right.
I understand CAP’s ambitions, and – to your credit – I think the industry has greatly benefited from your raised involvement in recent years, not the least on the conferences and expos front.
Ambition, however, doesn’t justify this move.
CAP – of all organizations- knows how important trust and respect are our line of work, and this move doesn’t strike me as particularly glorious. I’ve worked with Andy, one of your longest serving members, for a while now, and his work at AGD has always been stainless IMO. You will have a lot to live up to.
As a market leader and as a breeding ground for tomorrow’s top affiliates, I believe it’s CAP’s responsibility to lead by example, and this decision is not an example I would want anyone to follow.
I think it’s going to become increasingly difficult for CAP to justify some of the strategic decisions being taken.
My 2 cents.