A sales professional with a string of awards to her name, Anne Jamieson, has been appointed Director of Sales at Australia’s premier business events venue, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Anne will replace Melissa MacCourt, who leaves MCEC after three years in the role, in June.
Anne’s experience is extensive and includes senior executive roles at The Westin Melbourne, Novotel Melbourne on Collins, InterContinental Hotel Groups, Radisson and Sheraton Hotels.
Her accolades include Best Performance and Risk Taker Starwood Hotels and Resorts 2007, MEA Hall of Fame for Best Conference Venue, AHA Award for Best Hotel Local 2007 whilst at The Westin; and winner of the InterContinental Hotels Group “Sales Team of the Year” for impact and influence.
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre chief executive Leigh Harry says Anne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and will be a valued member of the senior management team.
“We’re entering an exciting and challenging time with the Melbourne Convention Centre opening its doors in June. The centre has already secured 49 major international conventions and a predicted 190 national pieces of business. Anne will be instrumental in building on that phenomenal momentum.”
