Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust (MCET) has appointed Rick Aylett as the general manager of the upcoming Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre.
This appointment follows Aylett’s’s successful tenure as project director for Nyaal Banyul since 2022, where he has played a pivotal role in the venue’s design and development.
Aylett brings more than 30 years of extensive experience in senior leadership and operations management to this role. His career highlights include five years as head of operations at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, where he honed his expertise in managing large-scale events and operations.
Aylett has successfully led the strategic development and operational delivery of over 60 major international events, including the Commonwealth Games in India, and the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
