Director Venues, Events, Marketing & Hospitality
Aspire
Total years of experience :17 years, 10 Months
Strategic management of one of the World's foremost Sport Cities. Including Khalifa International Stadium, IAAF Accredited Facilities, 3 x Olympic Pools, The Aspire Dome, Park and Public Precinct.
Developed an Event Strategy that saw 4 fold increase in events secured, developed and or delivered.
Delivered over 1, 000 total annual event days and in excess of 1m International annual visitors hosted, including;
Management of International conferences & exhibitions including Doha GOALS, Aspire4Sport & key sport science conferences.
Developing significant training camp business across Elite Professional Teams, Federations & Athlete engagement including MUFC, GB Archery, Elite Triathletes, Aus Swimming, GB Paralympic Squad, PSG, FC Schalke 04 & Pro Cycling Teams.
Developed and hosted numerous World & Regional Sport Championships including; IAU 50km & 100km World Championships, FINA World Short Course Championships, International Football Friendlies, World Tower Running Championships, 2011 Arab Games, World Cup/Grand Prix Events in Gymnastics, Fencing, Volley Ball, Table Tennis &Tour of Zubarah.
Delivered extensive entertainment event portfolio including Harlem Globe Trotters, Cirque du Soleil and major cultural events.
Managed partnerships with core Governmental sectors including Tourism Authority, Olympic Committee & Governing Bodies.
Mentoring & leadership of a vibrant, multi cultural team
Developed and refined marketing and PR strategies locally, regionally and internationally.
Strategic management of bespoke hospitality department.
Developing & Delivering major charitable, local, regional and International events.