Our Team

Damien joined the Business Events Adelaide team as Chief Executive Officer in 2008 following extensive experience at Events South Australia and South Australian Tourism Commission. Damien has a successful track record of facilitating collaboration across private and public sectors to position Adelaide, South Australia as a destination of choice. Damien has served as President of the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux and Deputy Chair of the Business Events Council of Australia. He provides strong leadership with a clear strategic focus for the Australian and South Australian business events sector.

Tony has had a varied and successful career, beginning as a butler in London. An MBA graduate from the University of South Australia, he previously held senior corporate positions in a range of industry sectors in Australia and overseas. Tony’s breadth of experience and strong strategic mindset helps to develop the critical thinking needed to drive continuous improvement. He is enthused by the economic and growth opportunities that business events present and helping position Adelaide for continued and long-lasting success.

Mark leads the International Business Development team. He has over 25 years of experience in the visitor economy having worked in a variety of sales, marketing and business developments roles in Adelaide and Melbourne. He is passionate about South Australia and enjoys the stunning regions of the Barossa, Kangaroo Island and the Outback. He looks forward to increasing the number of international business events aligned to SA's key economic sectors and innovation districts.

Edgar joined Business Events Adelaide in January 2019, bringing with him experience spanning the hotel, airline, hospitality, and tourism industries. He has worked for some of the world’s top airlines such as United Airlines and leading hotel brands including IHG and Accor in corporate, customer service, account management, and sales roles. Edgar’s experiences are an asset to his role with Business Events Adelaide as he seeks to attract international business events that align with South Australia’s priority sectors.

Rechelle’s sales management career began in the travel and tourism sector where she cultivated her passion for helping others and the planning and execution of sales goals and targets. She also has extensive media and marketing expertise having worked in the fast paced radio industry as well as the finance sector. Prior to joining the Business Events Adelaide team, Rechelle worked in the medical industry where she spent time in theatre educating clinical teams mainly in the areas of neurosurgery and general surgery. Rechelle is passionate about South Australia and can’t wait to share all that SA has to offer with Business Events Adelaide's clients.

Amber is a seasoned professional with 30 years’ experience in private, public and international business. With a career encompassing a broad spectrum of corporate roles, she brings a wealth of knowledge in supporting and driving both process and operational business improvement in corporate services. Amber is excited to support the Business Events Adelaide team in attracting business events and working in an organisation that showcases South Australia's exceptional venues, diverse experiences, and unparalleled hospitality.

Mary joined the Business Events Adelaide team as an Administration and Finance Officer in 2001 and has held a number of senior roles, now being responsible for Membership. She is proactive in promoting South Australia and leading the Business Events Adelaide team to encourage members to bid for upcoming events to host in wonderful South Australia.

Previously spending most of his professional life in Singapore, Rebin relocated to Adelaide in early 2022 after falling in love with South Australia’s great outdoors during his previous vacation trip. With 13 years of creative experience working with international brands such as Sony, Toyota, and Canon, Rebin brings tremendous expertise and craftsmanship to bid design and marketing activities at the Business Events Adelaide.

Andrew brings a unique set of skills from a diverse career spanning commercial property, agribusiness, business advocacy and retail. More recently, Andrew has held senior positions at the SA Business Chamber (formerly Business SA), including being Director of Policy and Advocacy during the pandemic period. Holding an MBA from the University of Adelaide, Andrew has a wealth of experience and understanding of the South Australian economy and its strategic strengths. Andrew’s family love living in Adelaide and making the most of all our beautiful state has to offer, particularly the myriad of iconic beaches and wine regions.

Courtney brings a wealth of experience from her tenure in membership organisations. Her background is in events, sponsorship, and marketing, gained from her previous roles at Architectural Designers New Zealand and, most recently, The Christchurch Club. Having relocated from New Zealand to Adelaide in mid-2024, Courtney was drawn to the city's picturesque hillside, coastal beaches, and the renowned wine regions of South Australia. She is eager to apply her versatile skills to support the Business Development team.

Helen brings over 20 years of sales and business development experience from the hotel industry. Originally from China, she has worked across a variety of destinations in Asia and Australia. She is responsible for growing the number and value of international corporate incentive business events secured to Adelaide and is excited and passionate about the promotion of SA to Asia.

Peumi is responsible for promoting Adelaide as a sought-after destination for business events. Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Peumi first came to Adelaide to pursue her university studies. Since then, she has fallen in love with the city and is passionate about promoting it. Armed with the experience she gained in Sri Lanka in the business events sector, specifically in the areas of research and business development, Peumi seeks to attract international business events to Adelaide, helping the state’s economy thrive.

Marc brings over two decades of experience in the visitor economy, with more than 15 years working in inbound tourism across both the public and private sectors. Having held various sales, industry development, and business development roles, he is keen to build strong relationships and attract more international business events to South Australia. A passionate South Australian, Marc loves exploring the Yorke Peninsula with his family and friends.

Sarah brings extensive experience across South Australia’s hospitality and business events sector, with a strong background in relationship management, client engagement and business development. Having worked with leading premium hospitality brands in Adelaide, she is passionate about creating meaningful connections and delivering exceptional experiences. A proud advocate for South Australia, Sarah is excited to showcase Adelaide’s unique offerings and build strong partnerships that attract business events to the state. She looks forward to helping position Adelaide as a vibrant and sought-after destination for national events.

Jess brings global experience and a strong passion for the tourism and events industry to her role at Business Events Adelaide. Originally from Hong Kong, she spent five years in the tourism sector before relocating to Adelaide. She holds an MBA in Tourism and Event Management, enhancing her ability to connect international markets with South Australia’s dynamic business events landscape. Jess is dedicated to positioning South Australia as a premier destination for business events, aligned with the state’s key economic sectors.