Introducing the Australian Business Events Association’s board of directors

The business events industry’s newly established association has unveiled its leaders and its logo, ahead of an official launch on 3 July.

25 May, 2023

Business Events Adelaide announces new bid team

The new bid team (both International and Domestic) is led by Jakki Govan, who joined the organisation late in 2022.

15 May, 2023

Cairns Convention Centre appoints new executive chef

David Hart is a seasoned chef with 17 years of culinary experience and a deep passion for local produce.

10 May, 2023

BESydney appoints new director, Europe

Jamie Ades will hit the ground running, representing Sydney at the world’s largest business events industry showcase, IMEX Frankfurt, later this month.

9 May, 2023

ASM Global Australia appoints First Nations Ambassador

Cameron Costello will guide the development of a RAP and advise the Leadership Team on First Nations projects and protocols.

9 May, 2023

GM appointed for NZ International Convention Centre

NZICC’s director of sales has been promoted to the role of general manager as the company gears up for its grand opening in 2025.

11 April, 2023

Clifton’s Stephen Cox appointed IACC Australia Asia Pacific 2024 President

The event solutions company is also strengthening its partnership with IACC through the 2024 IACC Australia Asia Pacific Study Tour, for which dates have just been announced.

6 April, 2023

Industry appointments

Susan Ang to lead Merlin Entertainments’ APAC region, SongDivision appoints new chief marketing officer, and new GM joins BIG 4 Holiday Parks.

23 March, 2023

New appointments

It’s been a busy couple of weeks of new appointments for BESydney Board, Think Business Events, and Bastion Experience.

21 February, 2023

PCEC appoints new general manager venue operations

The former director of corporate and events services will now be responsible for the effective leadership and management of all venue operations and resources within PCEC.

9 February, 2023

New CEO heads up NT Major Events Company

Former Chief Experience Officer at Federation Square in Melbourne relocates to Darwin to lead the Northern Territory’s peak body for events.

1 February, 2023

New events recruits join Great Ocean Road Resort

Dana Broekhuizen and Adam Cooke bring with them over 20 years’ experience in event management and restaurant operations between them.

1 February, 2023

BESydney’s new recruit to spearhead India market

Joo-Rei Mathieson joins the BESydney bidding team to target new opportunities in the rapidly rising India market and drive business development across the Southeast Asia region.

17 January, 2023

Meet the planner – Olivia Belvedere, senior event manager – Melbourne Royal Experiences

Olivia’s strong background in radio and television has seen her apply her unique set of skills to the dynamic world of events at Melbourne Royal.

12 December, 2022

MEA announces Awards Program and new Board of Directors

MEA has launched its 2021-2022 Awards Program and announced the results of its 2022 Board Director Ballot.

23 November, 2022

The Langham, Melbourne welcomes new management team members

A new hotel manager, assistant director of food & beverage, director of spa have all joined the team to further enhance the guest experience.

22 November, 2022

New CEO for Merlin Entertainments

Scott M. O’Neil replaces outgoing chief executive officer Nick Varney who has retired after 23 years.

16 November, 2022

GCCEC announces new director of sales

Sally Hein brings extensive experience of the tourism and business events industries and an impressive track record to the role.

9 November, 2022

SITE ANZ announces new president

The newly elected president replaces Colette Baini who steps down after a two year term.

2 November, 2022

The Langham, Melbourne promotes Cameron McKenzie

McKenzie has been a long time representative of the hotel, commencing in 2016 as sales manager and most recently as associate director of sales.

1 November, 2022