VMA reveals new Board Members

The Venue Management Association has announced the results of the 2022 Board Election having called for nominations to fill five vacant Active Board positions.

The VMA is pleased to welcome back four returning Directors - Heather Clarke AVM, Brendan Hines, Phil King AVM, and Paul Sergeant OBE.

In addition, the VMA proudly introduces its newest Board Member, Brett Caldwell AVM (pictured above), who will commence his three year term on the 16th May.

Caldwell is currently the Head of IT Infrastructure at the Arts Centre Melbourne. For the last two and half years, he has been combining his experience in corporate IT and event technology in a values-based environment. He has a wealth of ticketing technology experience and has worked with venues, sports, and music festivals of all sizes across Australia.

Caldwell graduated from the Venue Management School in 2010 and received the status of Accredited Venue Manager (AVM) in 2021. He first became a member of the Venue Management Association in 2014.

VMA President Leighton Wood welcomed and congratulated the re-elected and newly elected Board Members and noted “our industry's resilience over the past three years has been incredible, and the VMA is delighted that these five talented venue professionals will be on the Board as the Association continues to rebuild after a challenging time.”

The Venue Management Association is the peak body for venue industry professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia with 900 members, representing 300 venues from diverse venue sectors including sports stadiums, entertainment arenas, conference and exhibition centres, performing arts centres, race tracks, and showgrounds as well as suppliers to the industry.

Image: VMA newest Board Member, Brett Caldwell