The New York Convention Center Operating Corporation (NYCCOC) has announced that Ronnie Burt (pictured) has joined the leadership team at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center as the new chief revenue officer. In his new role, Burt will be tasked with developing and executing strategies to drive revenue growth and attract high-profile events.
“Throughout my career, I have been blessed to work in major markets around the country, but there is no place like New York,” said Burt. “I am excited to bring my years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industries to the Javits Center and find new ways to elevate the brand and the customer experience. With the incredible team already in place at the Javits Center, I am confident we can drive new revenue growth and meet our mission to serve as a catalyst for the economic development of New York.”
Burt is a seasoned hospitality executive with over 25 years of experience in casino, hotel, convention centre, destination marketing, and consulting sectors. He has served in senior leadership roles in Washington DC, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Kansas City, and Atlantic City, NJ. Most recently, he served as vice-president of sales & marketing at Oak View Group.
Burt has been actively involved with several professional industry associations, including the PCMA, ASAE, NCBMP, and the IAEE. He has also served on the Board of Directors for Destinations International, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce, the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City, and the Stockton University Hospitality & Tourism School of Business Advisory Board.
“I’m proud to welcome Ronnie as the newest member of our Executive Team,” said Javits Center CEO Joyce Leveston, “His wealth of knowledge and dynamic leadership will bring Javits Center to new heights as we tout ourselves as the place the world gathers and innovation thrives.”
Located in the heart of Manhattan’s West Side, six-block-long Javits Center hosts a range of events of all shapes and sizes. The Center is also a wildlife habitat, a community partner, and a nationwide nexus where the latest ideas in business and pop culture converge under one large green roof. Learn more about Javits Center at www.javitscenter.com.
