Prestige Global Meeting Source Announces Strategic Leadership Additions with Appointment of First-Ever President and Welcomes New Executive Vice President of Sales

In a pivotal move to support its foundation for long-term success, Prestige Global Meeting Source has announced the appointment of James St. Peter as the company’s first President. This key leadership addition reflects the company’s commitment to organizational foresight and operational excellence.

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Prestige Global Meeting Source announces the addition of key roles that support the company's growth, innovation and continued excellence in services. James St. Peter (right) steps into the role of President, continuing his decade-long impact, while Salar Alemi (left) joins as Executive Vice President of Sales, bringing global perspective and fresh insight to Prestige's commercial strategy. These leadership updates reflect a broader vision to build a legacy business that delivers exceptional value to Prestige's clients, strong partnerships with suppliers, and meaningful opportunities to the Prestige team.

James joined Prestige in 2011 as a Regional Director of Sales and steadily advanced through leadership roles, eventually becoming EVP of Sales in 2019. Throughout his tenure, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, mentored rising talent, and played a key role in driving the company’s sales and client success. As President, he will collaborate closely with the owners (Chad Houwman, Doug Peterson, and Jeff Canham) and executive leadership team to shape the company’s strategic direction, oversee key operational functions, and drive sustained growth and innovation.

“Our plan for Prestige is to be a legacy business,” said Jeff Canham, Partner at Prestige. “The addition of a President ensures we have the right leadership structure in place to support long-term success. James has been instrumental to our progress, and we’re confident in his ability to lead our team into the future.”

“It’s an honor to step into the role of President,” said James. “This company has an incredible foundation, a strong leadership team, and an exciting vision for the future. I look forward to working alongside our owners, our employees, and our clients to scale new heights together. The opportunities ahead of us are exciting—and we are well-positioned to seize them.”

To complement this evolution, Prestige welcomes Salar Alemi, a seasoned industry leader, as EVP of Sales. With nearly two decades of global experience spanning luxury hospitality, sales strategy, and team leadership, Salar brings a proven track record of driving revenue growth, building client relationships, and leading teams.

He most recently served in senior leadership roles at top-tier hospitality brands and brings a depth of insight into client and hotel-side operations.

“I am excited to join Prestige at such a pivotal time,” said Salar. “This is a company with an outstanding reputation, deep client partnerships, and a culture rooted in excellence. I look forward to helping expand our strategy, empower our sales team, and deepen the impact we deliver to our clients.”

With the introduction of this enhanced leadership structure, Prestige is building a strong foundation for the future and is well-positioned to scale effectively, continue delivering exceptional service, and achieve its long-term strategic goals.

About Prestige Global Meeting Source

Founded in 1986, Prestige Global Meeting Source provides end-to-end meeting and event solutions. Known for our industry expertise, supplier relationships, and client-first approach, we help planners save time, reduce risk, and deliver exceptional events. Prestige is a top producer for major hotel brands and a trusted partner to clients worldwide. For more information, visit www.meetprestige.com.

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These leadership updates reflect a broader vision to build a legacy business that delivers exceptional value to our clients, strong partnerships with suppliers, and meaningful opportunities for our team.