Big Issue Panel Session 5

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Play | In partnership with Play Australia | Sponsored by KOMPAN
Thursday, June 27, 2024
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM

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A panel session to unpack keynote themes, aligning with national and local priorities and challenges.


Speaker

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Carla Armanet
Chief Executive Officer
Sydney Olympic Park Authority

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Biography

An experienced executive who leads high-functioning teams for world-class venues, places, development outcomes and international tourist attractions. She is driven by optimising engagement and takes pride in providing positive customer experiences and legacy outcomes. Carla is widely known for her brand creation, major events, stakeholder management, commercial and operational proficiency. As CEO she is motivated to facilitate growth and the creation of memorable experiences that cement Sydney Olympic Park's place making future and transition to a thriving community. Carla has been recognised for her successful leadership roles at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, Centennial Parklands and during the launch and activation of NSWs’ largest urban renewal projects, Sydney Olympic Park and Barangaroo.
Natalie Broom
Coordinator Sport and Wellbeing Venues
City of Gold Coast

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Alison Burchell
Chief Executive Officer
Solomon Islands National Sports Council (Solomon Islands)

 Embracing major events to stimulate more active cities

Biography

Alison is the CEO of the Solomon Islands National Sports Council. The NSC has a mandate to promote sport and recreation country-wide, manage national facilities, international relations and research. Alison has previously served as a volunteer and employee in sport, including Para sport, managing high performance, national teams, organising world and national events , developing teaching and learning resources including a talent manual for Para sport and a sport plan for a university. As a volunteer, Alison has held numerous non-executive director posts in South Africa and the UK. Alison has also had the pleasure of contributing to the work CABOS, the IPC, the ITTF and in developing technology to make sports administration more efficient.
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Jacob Messer
Director Operations, Visitors and Sport
Greater Sydney Parklands

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Biography

Having spent more than 30 years providing services to the community through the management of parks, Jacob has a deep commitment to understanding and meeting the needs and desires of park visitors and customers. His experience encompasses the management of significant and iconic parks, natural and cultural heritage landscapes, parkland assets and a range of sporting and recreational facilities, within national and urban park settings.
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