John Burke, who joined Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre as deputy general manager, is now the general manager of the Malaysian venue.
Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) has appointed John
Burke as general manager, succeeding Alan Pryor who retires after 40
years in the business events industry.
Having joined the centre in 2017 as deputy general manager, Burke has
been integral in pushing the venue’s digital transformation forward and
oversaw the upgrade of the venue’s security infrastructure. He also
managed the successful development of hybrid and virtual event spaces
and platforms, as well as paved the way for new revenue streams for the
venue during Covid-19. In addition, since joining Burke has driven
multiple sustainability projects, initiatives and investments to enhance
the Centre as a sustainable venue.
Meanwhile, KLCC also welcomes Robert Hatton-Jones, an experienced
hospitality and events professional, as deputy general manager.
Hatton-Jones brings with him nearly two decades of experience in F&B
operations, business development, venue and asset management, event
planning and marketing.
Prior to joining the centre, Hatton-Jones was the general manager of
commercial & business development at Cape Town International
Convention Centre since 2017, where he also oversaw F&B and
operations for a year prior to that.
He has a Diploma in Hospitality Management from the International
Hotel School and has completed a range of professional certifications
including MBA Essentials from the University of Stellenbosch Business
School.