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Director of Business Development
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
With more than 28 years’ experience in the business events industry, Gillian’s passion for venue management and commitment to excellence have shaped the success of several prominent venues in New Zealand.
As the Director of Sales at Te Pae Christchurch, Gillian has played a pivotal role in promoting and selling the new Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre in New Zealand, which opened in 2022 under ASM Global management. Before this, she spent several years working in senior roles at other prominent New Zealand venues such as SkyCity and Wellington Convention Centre's where her leadership was instrumental in delivering sales and marketing results, and ensuring seamless customer service outcomes.
With a deep understanding of both the operational and sales aspects of venue management, Gillian is driven by a passion for creating outstanding event experiences and continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the business events industry.
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Convention centers are more than just venues for large-scale events—they are key players in their local communities, capable of driving sustainability, supporting local businesses, and setting new standards in event practices.
Explore how convention centers worldwide are leveraging their infrastructure and expertise to drive community development that creates a lasting global impact. Learn from Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) and Te Pae Christchurch.
Learning outcomes:
Explore how your organization can connect the local economy to global markets
Understand the impact of training, certification and community development initiatives
Discover opportunities to set new industry standards while driving positive change beyond your sector
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 7: Building the Value and Impact of the Convention Industry, 0.75 Credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: 0.75 CE hour
* CSEP Approved