ASM Global, a leading venue management company, has announced the appointment of Martin McGougan as their new Regional Director of Business Development for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. With over 20 years of experience in the events industry, McGougan will be responsible for identifying new opportunities and supporting business development teams across the MENA region, focusing on driving growth in the region’s portfolio of venues.
ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management company, has appointed Santiago Olea as the General Manager of the King Abdullah Financial District Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Olea brings over 10 years of experience in sports, entertainment, and major events across the Middle East, ensuring the venue becomes a key hub for international meetings, trade shows, and cultural events in Riyadh.
ASM Global Europe, a leading venue management company, is set to make a significant impact at The Meetings Show 2024. The event will showcase eight of ASM’s UK venues, including P&J Live in Aberdeen, Sage ICC in NewcastleGateshead, and the iconic OVO Arena Wembley in London. ASM is also expanding its portfolio with four new venues opening by 2027, including the Becketwell Performance Venue in Derby and the Olympia Conference Centre in London. In addition to showcasing its venues, ASM Global Europe aims to connect with event organizers and industry professionals at The Meetings Show.
ASM Global has secured a contract extension to manage the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) for an additional 10 years. The decision follows a highly positive evaluation of ASM Global’s performance over the past decade, during which it generated significant outcomes for the Darling Harbour Live consortium and the NSW Government. ICC Sydney has hosted over 3,600 core events and attracted 6.4 million attendees in just under seven years, contributing $3.9 billion to the local economy. ASM Global (APAC) Chairman and Chief Executive Harvey Lister AM expressed his pride in the management team’s accomplishments at ICC Sydney.
