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Natalie O'Brien AM
Chief Executive,
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Natalie O’Brien AM is Chief Executive of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), and the future Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, opening in 2026.
Natalie has extensive tourism experience, having previously held CEO roles at Food + Wine Victoria, as well as Wine Victoria and Ballarat Regional Tourism. Natalie was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2019 for her significant service to tourism, wine and the community. In March 2024, Natalie was appointed to the Melbourne Convention Bureau Board and was appointed as a Ministerial Director on the William Angliss Institute Board in May 2024.
Natalie has extensive tourism experience, having previously held CEO roles at Food + Wine Victoria, as well as Wine Victoria and Ballarat Regional Tourism. Natalie was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2019 for her significant service to tourism, wine and the community. In March 2024, Natalie was appointed to the Melbourne Convention Bureau Board and was appointed as a Ministerial Director on the William Angliss Institute Board in May 2024.
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11-Feb-2025Ideas Academy - Exhibition Show FloorThe power of business events: Championing a thriving industry on the rise