ICSC Europe names Morrissey as managing director

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) announced on Friday that it has hired Michael Morrissey as managing director of ICSC Europe.

In this role, Michael will be responsible for managing all of ICSC's conferences and initiatives in Europe, running ICSC's London office, and growing the membership in the region. Morrissey will assume his role with ICSC on May 14, 2012.

Prior to joining ICSC, he was the general manager for the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) where he was responsible for the finances, offices and operation of the organization worldwide. Additionally, he has held positions as the head of International Operations for the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), where he led the delivery of IET products and services overseas, and as the head of Rules and Regulations Department for the International Tennis Federation (ITF).

Founded in 1957, ICSC is the premier global trade association of the shopping centre industry.