Board

Tina Leonard (Chairperson)

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Tina is a senior commercial lawyer with a focus on the “TMT” industries – technology, media and telecommunications.

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Clive Dwyer (Deputy Chairperson)

Clive Dwyer

Clive Dwyer has had over 25 years experience in the events and tourism industry, specialising in Brand Management, Product Development, Destination Marketing and Major Events.

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Kyle Johnston

Kyle Johnstone

Kyle has over 20 years experience across Tourism, Leisure, Retail, Gaming and Hospitality and is now a part of the Coffey Sport and Leisure team.

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Peter Jones

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Peter Jones is Managing Director of Peter Jones Special Events, one of Australia’s leading Event Management companies. In 2005, Peter was inducted into the Meetings and Events Industry Hall of Fame for best Special Event Organiser.

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Brian King

Brian King

Brian King is Professor of Tourism and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Industry and Community) at Victoria University. He is a Fellow of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism, Chair of the International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE) and Editor of the international journal Tourism, Culture and Communication.

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Greg Moore

Greg Moore

Greg Moore’s career in the hospitality industry spans 30 years. He has worked in a variety of food and beverage and banqueting positions, including 12 years as a lecturer in Hotel Management at Box Hill Institute.

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Kay Rundle

Kay Rundell

Kay Rundle has an interesting mix of qualifications – she started life as social worker, then completed a degree in computing, finishing up with a Masters in Business. She has worked in Local Government for…

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Sarah Seddon

Sarah Seddon

Sarah is the Marketing Manager at Atlantic Group [v], she comes from a Strategic marketing communications background, and has more than 24 years of hospitality and tourism experience ranging from five-star city and convention hotels…

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Richard Smith

Richard Smith

Richard Smith is the Director of Mellar Marketing, a marketing services agency based in Melbourne. Richard has had over 20 years experience in major events and venue management with Australian Grand Prix Corporation, Melbourne &…

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Damian Tkalec

Damian

Damian was educated in Melbourne and holds a double degree in economics and law from Monash University. He was a commercial lawyer in private practice prior to joining the Melbourne Airport Executive Team in 2002….

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Scott Vickers-Willis

Scott Vickers Willis

Scott is the Executive Director of Techne Group a commercial property development company based in Victoria. Prior to this role Scott held the position of General Manager Sales and Marketing at Etihad Stadium and Marketing…

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Dorana Wirne

Dorana

Dorana Wirne is currently General Manager Destination and Product Marketing at Tourism Victoria. Dorana is responsible for brand marketing and marketing of Victoria domestically. This includes the management and development of the “jigsaw” advertising campaign,…

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