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Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to learn of the death of Bill Spurr, Chairman of the Adelaide Venue Management Corporation (AVM).
A statement from AVM, operators of the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide Convention Centre, Coopers Stadium and AVMCatering advised “one of South Australia’s most respected and admired public figures, Bill leaves an indelible mark on our State’s tourism, entertainment and business events industries following decades of incredible service. “Amongst his many contributions to our State, we were incredibly lucky to benefit from Bill’s leadership as a member of the AVM Board for more than 20 years, including as Chair since 2015.”
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Inaugural board for Victoria’s alpine sector
The Victorian Government has appointed an inaugural Board for Alpine Resorts Victoria to provide strategic leadership to continue growing the state’s $1.1 billion alpine sector and support its response to the impacts of climate change.
The Alpine Resorts Victoria board will manage all six alpine resorts at Falls Creek, Mount Baw Baw, Mount Buller, Mount Hotham, Mount Stirling and Lake Mountain, replacing four alpine resort management boards and the Alpine Resorts Coordinating Council.
The board will be chaired by Ali Wastie and includes Deputy Chair Helen Moran, a member of three alpine resort management boards with extensive experience in the Victorian alpine industry and tourism, as well as Julia Hunter and Michael Monester who are members of existing alpine boards.
Jonas Leisure announces new Business Development Manager appointment
Nigel Dennis has been announced as Jonas Leisure’s latest senior appointment, having joined the Australasian software company’s leadership team following the retirement of industry veteran Bryn Whales.
His role as Business Development Manager will see him helping to drive solutions to industry issues through enhancements to Jonas Leisure platforms and working closely with clients to help them overcome their own specific challenges.
Karen Quinlan appointed as Arts Centre Melbourne Chief Executive
One of Victoria’s most respected arts leaders, Karen Quinlan, has taken on the role of Chief Executive at Arts Centre Melbourne. As the former director of Bendigo Art Gallery and current Chief Executive of the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, Quinlan has been appointed to lead Arts Centre Melbourne - which includes the spire-topped Theatres Building, Hamer Hall and the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Peter Hearne and Warwick Doughty, longstanding co-Chief Executives at Luna Park Sydney stepped down from their roles at the landmark attraction.
Hearne advised “our decision is in line with our strategy to renew and grow Luna Park - a strategy that started last year with a $35 million package of improvements to the park and venues, including the installation of nine new worldclass rides.”
Hearne went on to advise “since taking over the lease for the attraction 23 years ago, we have worked hard with our staff, our shareholders, our neighbours and with … our supporters, to turn Luna Park into a worldclass, heritage park for the enjoyment of all Sydneysiders.
“Just like our rollercoasters, it’s been a ride of some downs but plenty of ups.”
The pair will remain as Directors, while John Hughes, until recently the Head of Fox Studios Australia at Sydney’s Moore Park, is the new Chief Executive at the landmark attraction.
AUSactive’s Barrie Elvish named Chair of World Active Forum
The newly formed World Active Forum has named Barrie Elvish, Chief Executive of AUSactive, as its first Chair.
Initiated by 47 associations from around the world, including AUSactive, with 29 European associations and the Fitness Business Association and the Medical Fitness Association from the USA, the World Active Forum (WAF) aims to connect fitness industry associations worldwide and provide the fitness and physical activity sector with a unified voice at the global level.
Belgravia Leisure has appointed Wayne Goldsmith as its new Group Aquatics Manager.
Goldsmith comes to Belgravia Leisure with 30 years of experience in the sport and recreation industry having worked with a wide range of sporting organisations, professional sporting teams and industry groups.
Announcing the appointment, Belgravia Leisure Chief Executive, Nick Cox stated “Wayne has been an influential figure in aquatics in Australia and around the world for more than a quarter of a century. He’s been involved in all aquatic industry sectors, from Learn to Swim to elite-level highperformance programs - programs including six years as Swimming Australia’s National Manager of Sports Science.”
Belgravia Leisure has also appointed Penny Evans as its Chief Marketing Officer.
XXXV Olympiad appointments
The Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee has hired its first two employees.
Rebecca Masci has been appointed Executive Director, Strategic Engagement, Brand and Marketing, and Brendan Keane has been appointed Executive Director, Governance and International Relations.
