introducing Joyce Leveston

about joyce leveston

Joyce Leveston is the Chief Executive Officer of the New York Convention Center Operating Corporation, which operates the Javits Center. 

Ms. Leveston brings over 30 years of high-caliber industry experience to the chief executive officer role. Most recently, she was the Senior Vice President of Convention Centers at the Oak View Group, where she oversaw strategy and operations for more than 60 convention and conference centers in the OVG360 portfolio. 

She has worked in convention centers across the country, including holding senior positions at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center, Boston Convention & Exhibitions Center, Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C., Miami Beach Convention Center, George R Brown Convention Center in Houston and the San Diego Convention Center Corporation.  Additionally, Ms. Leveston has worked on high-profile special events such as fan fests for the Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Weekend and MLB All-Star Weekend; presidential inaugural balls; the Nuclear Security Summit for President Obama; the International AIDS Convention; the White House State of Women Summit; and Art Basel Miami. 

In addition to her extensive experience, Ms. Leveston is well known for providing exceptional customer experience and leading with authenticity. Her passion for the hospitality industry has led to strong relationships across the convention center sector and beyond. 

She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from UCSD. Ms. Leveston is on the board of governors at IAVM and has industry memberships with IAEE, ASAE, PCMA, IAVM, SISO, MPI and AIPC.