Harris was the former ED of events at Experience Gold Coast.
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has appointed former Experience Gold Coast executive Avril Harris to a newly created role of director of event delivery.
Harris will lead and integrate the Centre’s event, operations and technology functions, driving innovation and operational excellence to support consistently high service standards and future growth.
Nick Jeffrey, GM of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, said the appointment reflected the Centre’s focus on further enhancing leadership and operational capability for the future.
“The scale and complexity of our Harris will play a central role in strengthening how our operational teams work together, building accountability across the Centre and ensuring we are well positioned to meet the evolving needs of our clients.”
Prior to joining the convention centre, Harris was ED of events at Experience Gold Coast, where she led event strategy and stakeholder engagement across the city.
She brings more than two decades of events experience and an understanding of the Gold Coast’s visitor economy, industry partnerships and broader events landscape.
Commenting on her new role, Harris shared she was looking forward to building on GCCEC’s strong operational foundations, bringing its teams and functions closer together and ensuring the Centre remains equipped to deliver exceptional events as client expectations and industry demands continue to evolve.