Profession: Executive

Industry: Hospitality, Tourism, Events, Business Development and Regional Development

Location:  QLD

Salary:  $200,000 - $250,000

Availability:  2 weeks notice

This candidate is a seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning tourism, hospitality, events, and regional development sectors. They have a proven track record of driving business growth, streamlining operations, and leading high-performing teams in complex and dynamic environments.

In senior leadership roles, they have successfully set and executed strategic direction, aligning team capabilities with broader organisational goals. Their leadership style is collaborative and results-driven, focusing on empowering teams, fostering accountability, and achieving measurable business outcomes.

A core strength is their ability to engage and nurture relationships with diverse stakeholders. They have extensive experience in managing partnerships, sponsorships, and community engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and enhancing organisational visibility. Their background includes overseeing high-profile events and developing strategic plans that foster stakeholder collaboration and community support.

Operational and financial management is a key competency. They have demonstrated expertise in overseeing budgets, managing resource allocation, and improving operational processes to ensure cost-efficiency and service excellence. Their ability to optimise business systems has consistently delivered improved operational performance and financial outcomes.

With a strong foundation in event management and marketing, they have successfully led large-scale events, marketing campaigns, and brand development initiatives. Their experience spans both B2B and B2C environments, with a focus on elevating brand presence, enhancing customer experience, and driving member or client engagement.

They also bring an entrepreneurial approach to business development and innovation. Their career reflects a consistent focus on growth strategies, the introduction of new business initiatives, and leading organisations through periods of change. Their experience in strategic planning and execution makes them adept at navigating evolving market conditions and organisational transformation.

This candidate’s ability to blend strategic vision with hands-on operational leadership, coupled with a focus on stakeholder engagement and business development, positions them as an ideal fit for leadership roles within member-based organisations, service industries, or businesses seeking to enhance customer and community engagement.