Academic Profile - Eminent Professor Peter Jones AM
Peter Jones AM
Biography
Peter is one of Australia’s leading event management organisers, producing over 1300 events, in the past 30 years, both in Australia and internationally.
Peter has worked with many of Australia’s leading companies including the:
- Australian Olympic Committee
- Australian Football League
- Victoria Racing Club
- Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Australian Grand Prix Corporation
- Mazda Australia
Peter has extensive industry experience having served on many boards including:
- Chairman: Victorian Industry Events Council
- President: International Special Events Society
- Board Member: Victorian Tourism Industry Council
- Board Member: Destination Melbourne
- Member: Victorian Business Events Advisory Group
He is also currently a Trustee of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and a Director of the Northern Territory Major Events Company. Peter is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Economics – Monash University
Areas of expertise
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Over 30 years of industry experience, covering all areas of event management and production
Academic/Professional Awards
- Meetings and Events Industry – Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
- Australian Event Awards – Outstanding Contribution by an Individual to the Industry
- Order of Australia - Member in the General Division for significant service to the tourism, not-for-profit and hospitality sectors, especially in event management.
