Beck (pictured) was most recently director of new business at Meeting Professionals International, and has worked in marketing, membership and events roles for more than 20 years.

McKinney will manage the organisation’s member relationships. He previously worked as senior account executive on the market research team at Momentive (formerly SurveyMonkey) and has also held roles at Lucid and Dynata.

Melanie Courtright, chief executive at the Insights Association, said: “This is an exciting time for our profession – new opportunities are stretching out before us in many directions.

“Growing the team ensures we can deliver the additional services and support our members deserve, as well as engage more companies and people in the important work of the association.”