The Diving Equipment and Marketing Association has formally confirmed its Board of Directors for the 2026–2028 term, following elections conducted among its global membership, according to an official announcement published by Diving Equipment and Marketing Association on the organisation’s website.
In a statement released by DEMA, the association outlined the newly elected and continuing directors who will serve during the upcoming three-year term, noting that the board represents a broad cross-section of manufacturers, training agencies, media, and dive industry stakeholders, as detailed in the official release DEMA Introduces 2026–2028 Board of Directors published by the organisation.
DEMA confirmed that the board was selected through its established member voting process, reinforcing the association’s commitment to representative governance and industry-led leadership. The organisation also highlighted that the incoming board will play a central role in guiding strategic initiatives, advocacy efforts, and trade engagement across the global dive market during a period of continued recovery and transformation within the sector.
Additional context around the election process, including candidate eligibility and voting procedures, was provided through DEMA’s official election information hub, which outlines how members participated in shaping the association’s leadership for the 2026–2028 cycle via its 2026–2028 Board Election information.
According to DEMA, the newly confirmed board will focus on supporting member businesses, strengthening industry collaboration, and advancing initiatives that promote growth, safety, and sustainability across recreational diving and related sectors. The association noted that continuity alongside new perspectives was a key outcome of the election, designed to balance institutional knowledge with fresh strategic input.
The 2026–2028 Board of Directors is expected to begin its term immediately, setting priorities that will influence DEMA’s trade events, advocacy work, and industry programs over the next three years, as the association continues its role as a central voice for the global diving industry.
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