Brisbane Marketing’s Director of Business Development Paul Lewin has welcomed two new team members to his convention bureau business development team and promoted a long-standing bureau executive to drive new business for the Queensland capital.

Louise Moran-O’Connor has joined Brisbane Marketing as Sales Executive where she will focus on the University sector for conferences and events as well as co-operative opportunities and Smart Planner meetings.

Louise is experienced in working with the academic community as well presenting to communities and organising events through her previous role with the Queensland Institute of Medical Research as Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator.

She also has more than 10 years management, sales and customer service experience in the recruitment industry.

Formerly with the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) in convention sales, Birnita Kruysmulder has joined Brisbane Marketing’s business development team in the role of Sales Executive, Corporate where she will focus on both interstate and local clients.

Birnita also has extensive international experience, having worked in the UK and Dubai across the hospitality, FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) and retail sectors.

Brisbane Marketing’s Corporate Sales Manager Michael Magner has been promoted to Director of Sales.

With four and a half years at Brisbane Marketing already under his belt, Michael’s new role will see him take charge of the Brisbane sales team.

He will direct the team’s efforts across tourism, conventions, retail, marketing campaigns, membership, sponsorship and the visitor information centre.

Leading Brisbane Marketing’s presence at trade shows including AIME, ATE, TABEE and ECQ will also form part of Michael’s new role as will driving Brisbane sales missions interstate and overseas.