New leadership appointment at ASM Global APAC

Chairman and chief executive of ASM Global (APAC), Harvey Lister AM has announced that Meagan (Meg) Walker, an experienced venue manager, is to replace industry veteran Tim Worton, who is retiring as group director of arena operations. Walker has held senior management roles with some of Australia’s most high-profile venues including Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, John Cain Arena and Palais Theatre. Lister said: “The depth and scale of Meg’s experience in the operation of major events and live entertainment is the perfect fit to lead our portfolio of world class arenas. “Meg has proven to be an accomplished event professional with strategic and collaborative leadership skills,” said Lister who added Walker would be a good mentor for the next generation of aspiring venue managers. Walker has been involved with the Venue Management School for 13 years and the Leadership Institute since its inception and serves as a board member of the Venue Management Association (VMA). Meg will join ASM Global on 10 October from her current role with Live Nation. She will lead the ASM Global arena network in Australia while supporting other arena venues in the region with a focus on event acquisition and event delivery. Tim Worton will work with Walker during the transition before vacating the role after an extraordinary 30 years with ASM Global (APAC) to pursue a pastoral chaplaincy role.