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Greg Innes – Chief Executive
Greg took up his appointment as Chief Executive in June 1994. Prior to this time he was the CEO of the Australian Entertainment Industry Association for six years where he became familiar with all facets of the entertainment and performing arts business. Before that Greg was employed during the Cain Labor Government in Victoria, Australia, as a senior adviser in industrial relations with responsibilities in the Victorian public sector entertainment and convention venues.
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Tony Larsen – Chief Financial Officer
Tony is a qualified Chartered Accountant with considerable experience in medium to large corporate organisations in New Zealand and overseas. During the eight years Tony has been with THE EDGE, he has overseen a number of different teams and been instrumental in the design, development and deployment of the business models and systems that drive the organisation. Functions which fall within Tony’s area of responsibility include finance, business planning, risk management, yield management and information technology. |
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Paul Brewer – Director, External Relations
Paul comes to THE EDGE following 10 years at Te Papa, where he worked as Director, Marketing and Communications. He brings significant experience to the role including public and corporate relations roles and time working in advisory roles in Government, including the area of Arts, Culture and Heritage. Paul is responsible for managing relationships with key interest and stakeholder groups for THE EDGE. |
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Beverly McNamara Director, Visitor Experience, Marketing & Ticketing
Beverley holds an MBA from Southern Cross University, New South Wales. She has extensive commercial, financial, and operations management experience in a wide variety of industries, including media, travel, hospitality, retail and technology. Beverley has worked for national and international corporates and also public sector organisations. As Director, Visitor Experience, Beverley is responsible for Ticketing, Marketing and Event Services.
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Chris Lambert – Director, Assets Management
Chris heads up the newly created Assets Management directorate. A graduate of the University of Salford (UK) with a BSc in Civil Engineering, Chris has 30 years’ experience working in varied roles on property and/or infrastructure projects in England, the Middle East and New Zealand. Prior to joining THE EDGE Chris was Director, Property and Facilities, at Massey University’s Albany Campus for seven years. Chris is responsible for the implementation of formal asset management plans, maintenance of venues (buildings, furniture, fixtures and equipment) and capital works planning and execution. |
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Robbie Macrae – Director, Performing Arts
Robbie completed his Bachelor of Commerce in Western Australia and began his performing arts career on the other side of the curtain as a musician with the Western Australia Youth Orchestra, along with a passion for theatre lighting and design. Before coming to THE EDGE, Robbie worked for the Victorian Arts Centre in Melbourne as Business Manager, Presenter Services. Prior to this, Robbie spent several years in technical theatre positions leading to various management and HR positions for major Australian companies. Robbie is responsible for working with national and international arts companies, developing product for the Auckland market, our pre-eminent Arts Programmes, and with domestic and international promoters for all commercial entertainment activities. |
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Mohamed Mansour – Director, Convention & Business Event Sales & Operations
With over 20 years’ experience in hospitality, convention management and marketing, Mohamed brings extensive contacts in, and knowledge of, domestic and international markets to his role. Mohamed was previously with the Dynasty Hotel Group (Heritage and City Life Hotels), where he had overall corporate responsibility for International and Incentive Sales. Mohamed is responsible for all conventions and business events sales activities including in-bound business, business development and sales research functions. He also heads up the teams that deliver Production, Security and Event Operations.
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