QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE ANNUAL REPORT ...

QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
Executive Management
John Kotzas: Chief Executive Offi cer
John Kotzas commenced working at QPAC in the education area, progressing to the position of Artistic Director of QPAC’s
celebrated Out of the Box Festival. Following two successful festivals, Mr Kotzas left QPAC to be Managing Director of Warana
and later Managing Director of the inaugural Brisbane Festival. Returning to QPAC as the Executive Manager, Programming,
Mr Kotzas was appointed as Artistic Director in 2002, and Chief Executive in 2009. Mr Kotzas holds a Bachelor of Arts and
Diploma of Education.
The responsibilities of the Chief Executive Offi cer include the provision of strategic direction and leadership of the
organisation, setting and driving the artistic vision for the Centre. Staff within the Offi ce of the Chief Executive provide
research and advice to the Chief Executive, working on whole of organisation issues.
Ross Cunningham: Director – Presenter Services
Ross Cunningham commenced as the Executive Producer – Programming in 2009. Mr Cunningham has over 30 years
experience in the entertainment, hospitality club and venue management industries.
The responsibilities of the Director – Presenter Service include leading the Programming team which comprises of Venue Hire,
Commercial Programming, QPAC Collections Museum, QPAC Presents; and the Production Services Unit which comprises of
Staging, Lighting, Stage Management, Audio/Visual and Events Management.
Leisa Bacon: Director – Marketing
Leisa Bacon was appointed Director-Marketing at QPAC in August. She comes with 20 years experience in marketing and
business strategy. She holds a Bachelor of Business majoring in Marketing and a Masters in Business.
At QPAC, Leisa is responsible for all Event and Corporate Marketing, in addition to managing the in-house Agency team across
publicity, digital, graphic design and media buying. Recently, responsibility for partnerships and corporate development was
added to Leisa’s portfolio.
Tony Smith: Director – Patron Services
Tony Smith took up the position of Director – Patron Services in December 2010, following 22 years in management across all
areas of the hospitality industry.
At QPAC, Mr Smith is responsible for visitor services, operations administration and leading the food and beverage team
comprising restaurants, bars and functions.
Kieron Roost: Director – Corporate Services
Kieron Roost commenced working with QPAC as Executive Manager – Finance in 2000. He was promoted to the role of
Director, Corporate Services in 2004. The Corporate Services unit was expanded in 2009 to include responsibility for facilities,
maintenance, safety and security.
Mr Roost is a qualifi ed Certifi ed Practicing Accountant and holds BA (Hons) Literature. He is a member of the Australian
Society of CPAs and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). He has a Graduate Diploma
Professional Accounting.
Mr Roost’s current responsibilities include the roles of Chief Financial Offi cer and Company Secretary. He heads a portfolio
comprising of fi nance and business; human resources; information, communications and technology services; and facilities,
maintenance, safety and security.
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