Statement of Business EthicsStatement of Business Ethics

This statement provides guidance for the private sector when doing business with the Illawarra Venues Authority

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General InfoGeneral Info

WEC STAFF


Stuart Barnes - General Manager

Stuart Barnes
  • Stuart Barnes has been the General Manager of the WIN Sports and Entertainment Centres and the then Wollongong Sportsground Trust since December 1997. He coordinated the establishment of the WIN Sports and Entertainment Centres management, staff and systems and the fit-out and implementation of facilities at the Centre and WIN Stadium.
  • Stuart has a background in venue and event management and is now heavily involved in the community and organisations in the City, especially Tourism, both in Wollongong and NSW.
  • Stuart's background in the performing arts, event and venue management, tourism and local government, offers the clients of the WIN Sports and Entertainment Centres an additional resource of advice, knowledge and skills to ensure the success of their event.

 

Peter Lanyon - Manager Corporate Services

  • Peter Lanyon has been the Business Manager of the WIN Sports and Entertainment Centres since it opened in September 1998. He joined the original team in March 1998 to assist in the construction, fit-out, staffing, systems and administrative start-up of the Centre.
  • Peter's background is in financial management, business improvement consulting and strategic planning with a multinational company in Australia and the US.
  • His vision is to continually develop the WIN Sports and Entertainment Centres with WIN Stadium as financially successful businesses that will fund future growth to improve the facilities and experiences for clients, customers and staff.

 

Marc Swan - Manager Business Development and Marketing

 
  • Marc Swan joined the WIN Sports and Entertainment Centre in January 2010 and brings with him over 12 years experience in Event and Venue Management.
  • Through his career, Marc has worked on some of the biggest events in Australia including: Rugby World Cup, NRL Grandfinals, State of Origin, Rolling Stones, U2 and ACDC
  • Marc is working to ensure Wollongong, and WIN Sports and Entertainment Centres, stays on the radar for the big promoters and we continue to gain more big acts and sporting events to the region.

 

Lenny Fairclough - Manager Operations & Facilities

  • Lenny Fairclough joined the WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres in August 1998 and was instrumental in setting up the venue - that is, literally unpacking boxes and shipping containers and beginning the process of logistical support to the venues' many and varied clients.
  • A Class 1 Rigger with extensive experience in the Maritime Industry, Lenny brought with him many other skills and experiences to the venue, including Certificates in Small Business Enterprise and Event Management.
  • Responding to the challenges of set-ups, pull-downs and quick turn-arounds, you can be assured that Lenny and his crew will do everything to ensure that your event runs smoothly and successfully.

 

Matt Oliver - Venue Catering Manager - Delaware North Companies Australia

 

 

  • Matt Oliver joined the WIN Entertainment Centre at its opening in 1998 as a kitchen hand. Since then, Matt has climbed the ranks of the catering department and now heads the Wollongong Team for Delaware North Companies Australia as the Venue Catering Manager.

 

Corrina Matasic - Events & Marketing Officer

  • Corrina Matasic joined the WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres team in early 1999 as their Events & Marketing Officer.  Corrina's background is in Shopping Centre Management where she specialised in customer service relations, marketing, promotions and leasing of space.
  • Corrina's role at the venue incorporates event bookings, event management and marketing and she deals with clients, concert promoters and patrons on a daily basis, attending to their various needs.  Corrina's other duties include that of Conference Manager where she is involved in biding for conferences for the Wollongong region and managing the client's needs during the event.
  • During her spare time, Corrina enjoys her role as vocal coach to students and performing as a solo vocalist.