Geoff Donaghy, chief executive of ICC Sydney and group director – convention centres, ASM Global (APAC), will depart from his full-time role on August 30, 2024, but will stay on as an advisor to the business until the end of the year as ASM Global embeds its succession strategy over the coming weeks.
Donaghy is one of ASM Global’s longest-serving executives, having been with the company for more than three decades. During his 10 years at ICC Sydney, Donaghy and his team secured and operated events that have delivered almost A$4 billion (US$2.6 billion) in economic impact.
ICC Sydney was also the first convention centre to release a Reconciliation Action Plan and a Disability and Inclusion Action Plan, reach Silver Tier status in Pride in Diversity’s Australian Workplace Equality Index, among other leading campaigns such as its Feeding your Performance philosophy and client Legacy Program.
Under his leadership, ICC Sydney received 95 industry awards, achieving an average delegate satisfaction rating of 97.4 per cent and 98.2 per cent client satisfaction rating.
During his time with ASM Global, Donaghy also contributed to the establishment of other venues such as the Cairns Convention Centre, and Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
