Australia’s Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) is on the hunt for a new head groundsman after arenas operations manager Tony Gordon tendered his resignation, effective at the conclusion of this year’s AFL Grand Final. Read more
After almost nine years with the group, Paul Thornhill – global sales manager here at Panstadia & Arena Management leaves the company today. Read more
Just over four years ago, senior members of LOCOG’s Venues and Infrastructure department of London 2012 established Trivandi, a consultancy that provides delivery and operational advice on venues and mega-events. Read more
Mott MacDonald has appointed Andy Preece as a director in its sports business. Read more
Gensler, the leading global design firm, has appointed Greg Sherlock, AIA, NCARB, to its Los Angeles office as a Director in its sports practice area, Gensler Sports. Read more
Leading sport and entertainment consultancy, Gemba, has appointed Craig Roberts to the role of Head of Strategy Asia Pacific. Read more
STRI Group, a developer of elite standard sports surfaces, has strengthened its Australian operations following a series of new high profile appointments. Read more
International design practice HASSELL has recently appointed Clive Lewis as Principal to be based in the London studio. Read more
The international planning, architecture and interior design firm of Crawford Architects has promoted Joe Corvaia and James Pastine to associate principal. Read more
Troubles surrounding West Ham FC’s move to the London Stadium are mounting with continuing match day violence in the stands, an investigation into rising costs and now the resignation of the stadium’s boss. Read more
The Milwaukee Bucks have hired Raj Saha as an adviser to help the team in the run up to the opening of its new arena in downtown Milwaukee. Read more
Soccerex has announced the death of its founder, Duncan Revie, 62, who passed away last week after a brief illness. Read more
Mike McKenna, one of Australia’s leading sports administrators, has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive at the new Perth Stadium, joining VenuesLive Management Services to head up the team that will manage the new A$1.2bn venue and its surrounding sports precinct.
In the following Industry Q&A, Katie McIntyre speaks with Mary Mycka (MM), Executive Director at the Stadium Managers Association (SMA).
A panel set up to investigate a US$2m payment made to a consultancy firm during Tokyo’s successful bid to host the 2020 Olympics has found no evidence of bribery. Read more
In a recent interview with Neil Levett, Managing Director of Alad – owners of PanStadia & Arena Management magazine and Stadia & Arena Events – which was first published in the latest edition of BCCJ’s ACUMEN magazine – Levett discusses the importance of sustainable models for sports venues for major events such as the Rugby World Cup 2019 and Tokyo 2020…
World Rugby has appointed Rob Abernethy as General Manager for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
In this special Industry Q&A, Matthew Prosser, Verteda Ltd’s Director of Business Development, unveils the Company’s Vantage workforce management solution.
Olympic Games security specialist, Stephen Cooper OBE, will be among a host of experts addressing delegates at this year’s Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific 2016 event. Read more
