GCCEC general manager to step down; new sales lead appointed
General manager of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC), Adrienne Readings, is set to step down after over two decades in the role.
Readings has been general manager of the convention centre for over 23 years, having been with the venue since before it opened in 2004.
She will leave the business in July, with an intention to take on board and consulting work.
Meanwhile the centre has taken on Anna Case as executive manager of sales.
Case has extensive experience in business events and sales, having been director and executive director of business events for Destination Gold Coast between 2012 and 2019, co-owned a destination and conference management business where she was the head of business development and tutored students in conference and event management.
Most recently she has worked with Accor in group sales and as director of sales for the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales. Prior to this, she spent three years as a business development consultant.
“I’m excited to embark on this next chapter with the fantastic team at GCCEC where I aim to leverage my diverse experience and knowledge to drive growth and success,” said Case.
“The approaching 2032 Olympic Games present new opportunities to explore a wide range of business avenues, elevating the centre and boosting the visitor economy for the city of Gold Coast.”
Encore APAC managing director takes on new responsibility
Encore Event Technologies’ local APAC managing director Scott Nodsle will oversee the European, Middle East and African regions (EMEA) for the production and event technology business.
Nodsle joined Encore’s APAC team in early 2022, taking over from long-time MD Tony Chamberlain.
Nodsle has over two decades in the AV industry, working for PSAV, which acquired Encore in 2019.
In his new role as managing director of International (APAC and EMEA), Nodsle will provide strategic leadership for the EMEA region in addition to his current oversight of APAC.
“I am honoured to take on this new role and excited to lead Encore’s international operations into the next phase of growth,” he said.
“I am committed to empowering our teams, strengthening our partnerships, and ensuring that Encore continues to deliver outstanding experiences and events worldwide.”
Rosewood appoints managing director for New Zealand properties
Stephane Massarini has been appointed managing director of the three New Zealand properties recently brought in under the luxury hotel and resort brand Rosewood.
Robertson Lodges properties at Kauri Cliffs in Northland, Cape Kidnappers in Hawke’s Bay and Matakauri in Queenstown now all sit within the Rosewood family, under Massarini’s watch.
Having joined Rosewood in 2021, Massarini has extensive hotel experience, having spent many years with IHG Hotel and Resorts, as well as working with properties under other brands. His geographical experience includes Japan, Bora Bora, Thailand, Switzerland, New Caledonia and the French West Indies.
His last role, managing Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth in the Caribbean’s French West Indies, saw the property ranked within the top three Rosewood properties worldwide.
Each of the three Rosewood properties in New Zealand can host corporate retreats and functions.
