Andrew Daniels named Chair of Adelaide Venue Management Corporation

October 6, 2022

Entertainment / Sport / Venues /

Andrew Daniels, the former Chief Executive of the Adelaide Oval, has been named as the new Chair of the Adelaide Venue Management Corporation (AVMC) Board.

Appointed for a three-year term, Daniels replaces long time postholder Bill Spurr who died in July.

Adelaide Venue Management oversees the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, the Adelaide Convention Centre and Coopers Stadium at Hindmarsh.

Daniels (pictured) is currently the Chair for the South Australian Motorsport Board, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra as well as Deputy President for Novita Services Inc.

He served as Deputy Executive Director for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix, General Manager for Australian Major Events Commercial Manager for South Australian Tourism Commission and was Chief Executive of the Motor Accident Commission SA (2008-2012).

Commenting on his appointment, Daniels advised “I am very excited by this opportunity, and I hope that my experience with major events and venues will hold me in good stead for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for AVMC and to ensure that we continue to deliver for South Australia.

“I was fortunate enough to count Bill Spurr as a mentor and friend, and it will be a privilege to continue to contribute to an industry that he loved so much.”

Both the Adelaide Convention Centre and Adelaide Entertainment Centre are set for record levels of business in 2022/23 and are expecting continued growth after the challenging years through the pandemic.

South Australian Minister for Tourism, Zoe Bettison added "it’s an ideal time for someone of Andrew’s exceptional calibre and venue management experience to be joining Adelaide Venue Management to drive further social and economic growth for the state from these important community assets.

“I welcome Mr Daniels’ appointment and I am delighted to have him on board.”

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