A
convention bureau responsible for attracting international association
conferences to the capital of South Australia has made significant staffing changes.
Business
Events Adelaide has announced several appointments and promotions, as part of the
overhaul aimed at winning more bids for international meetings.
The
international association business development team has been bolstered by Marc
Leopold as BDM, whilst long serving domestic BDM Edgar Navarro-Perez comes
across to become senior international BDM. Mark Phelp has stepped up to become director
for international bidding.
Meanwhile,
the newly promoted director of national bidding and events, Marcia Mudge, will
be supported by three business development managers (BDMs). Rechelle Hatcher
joins the team to take over the NSW region, and Mark Burns will manage the
Victorian market, whilst local industry mainstay Paul Shaw has been appointed
to oversee the Rest of Australia and New Zealand.
Photo Credit: Adelaide Convention BureauCEO
Damien Kitto said that the changes ‘geared the team for growth’.
“We
are delighted with the calibre of applicants that we were able to attract,
especially from outside the business events sector,” said Kitto.
“We
felt it was really important to find the right people that will propel our
business forward and fit seamlessly into our Team Adelaide culture, and that is
exactly what we have done.”
Business
Events Adelaide is looking to build on near record results from last year.
“Whilst
we don’t yet have final numbers, FY24 was extremely strong,” said Kitto. “I’m
confident with the new team now in place and quickly getting up to speed, we
can continue getting strong domestic results, and aim even higher globally.”
Written By
James Lancaster
AMI editor James
Lancaster is a familiar face in the meetings industry and international
association community. Since joining AMI in 2010, he has gained a reputation
for asking difficult questions and getting lost in convention centres. Proofer, podcaster, and panellist - in his spare time, James likes to walk,
read, listen to music, and drink beer.
