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Otium Planning Group’s Bruce Mackay shares key learnings on re-opening centres post COVID-19

Otium Planning Group’s Bruce Mackay shares key learnings on re-opening centres post COVID-19
May 4, 2020

Otium Planning Group’s Bruce Mackay GAICD will bring his knowledge and expertise by presenting ‘Re-starting your Business – Lessons from Greenfields’ as part of the webinar series supported by Life Saving Victoria and Fitness Australia on Thursday, 7th May.

Mackay has extensive experience in opening and managing multiple regional and local aquatic centres and indoor sports stadia. He has a deep and broad understanding of the aquatic and recreation sector, recently serving as Chief Executive of two wholly owned local government start-up enterprises for the cities of Wyndham and Frankston.  

Mackay notes “I am looking forward to sharing some of the key learnings from projects I have been involved with and how this can translate to the re-opening of centres after Covid-19”.

As part of his role at Otium Planning Group, Mackay is responsible for Operational Management Support and the Advisory Services Unit. He provides facility owners and managers with practical support and management advice to maximise their return on capital and operational investment, usage and overall viability.  

Mackay has assisted many Councils prepare operational management plans for their facilities, including in-house management, contract or local government business entities. He has recently been involved with the following greenfield projects including the Rosebud Aquatic Centre, Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre, Traralgon Sport Stadium and the Waves Aquatic Centre (NSW).

Click here to register for the webinar 

For further information, please contact Mackay by phone on 0411 560 374 or (03) 9698 7300, or via email to bruce@otiumplanning.com.au

Click here to contact Otium Planning via listing in the Australasian Leisure Management Supplier Directory.

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