Adelaide Convention Centre appoints new general manager

Adelaide Venue Management has announced the appointment of Martin Radcliffe (pictured) as the general manager of the Adelaide Convention Centre. Radcliffe comes to the Adelaide Convention Centre following a career in the global MICE and hospitality industries, including senior leadership positions in numerous hotels, along with the Adelaide Convention Bureau. Anthony Kirchner, CEO of Adelaide Venue Management, which operates the Adelaide Convention Centre, said: “With his impressive background in business events sales at the Adelaide Convention Bureau and senior hospitality experience at some of Adelaide’s leading hotels, he’s the perfect fit for this important leadership position, and will be a fantastic ambassador for South Australia and the Adelaide Convention Centre both nationally and internationally.” Radcliffe commented on his new role: “This iconic and progressive venue is very closely aligned to my own passions, skills, experience, and networks. I believe this is the perfect time to be commencing this role. Following the pandemic, business events and hospitality markets, both here in Australia and internationally, have certainly re-energised and re-calibrated.” Radcliffe is set to officially join in May 2022.