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Harry to lead Tourism Victoria
Leigh Harry, chief executive of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has been appointed the new CEO of Tourism Victoria.
Harry has held numerous positions within the international and domestic MICE sectors. He was president of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) from 2006 to 2010.
Nationally, positions he has held, or is currently holding, include deputy chairman of the Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau (MCVB), chairman of the Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) and president of the Meetings and Events Association of Australia (MEAA).
He is also a member of the Tourism Australia Business Events Industry Advisory Panel.
“Leigh has overseen the development of the MCEC into a world-class convention and exhibition centre from the time it was a building site in 1989 to today when it has become one of the world’s leading convention and exhibition destinations,” said Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Louise Asher.
Harry will also take on the role in the Victorian government of deputy secretary of Tourism and Aviation, Department of Business and Innovation.
Harry’s move across town follows the departure of Sandra Chipchase, CEO of the Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau, who has accepted a new role in Sydney as CEO of Destination NSW.
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