After 12 amazing years as General Manager of Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC), Nigel Keen will be stepping down from his position on September 30, 2024.
Nigel’s journey with PCEC began in 2008 when he joined as Executive Chef. His talent and leadership quickly saw him rise through the ranks, becoming Director of Operations before being appointed General Manager in 2012. Over the years, Nigel’s vision and dedication have been instrumental in shaping PCEC into the premier events venue it is today.
In addition to his role at PCEC, Nigel served as State Manager and Director of Hospitality in WA for Spotless, where he oversaw up to 18 contracts within the state. His contributions to the industry extends beyond the venue, as he actively holds positions as a board director at Business Events Perth (BEP) and the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA), of which he will also be stepping down from at the end of September
Nigel will hand over the reins to Kendra Naidoo who is returning from maternity leave in October on a part-time basis.
“Working alongside Nigel for many years has been a rewarding experience, I’ve learnt so much from his leadership. Along with the great team at PCEC I’m confident we will continue to build on the strong foundation Nigel has built and continue to grow the business events industry in WA ”, expresses Kendra.
Reflecting on his time at PCEC, Nigel shared, “I look back at my time at PCEC with great pride and many fond memories. However, I believe my greatest achievement has been rebuilding the business to its best levels of event activity and delegate numbers in the venue’s 20-year history, especially after the challenges of 2020 and fostering a strong team culture with Kendra, that leaves the venue in excellent shape for the future.”
The PCEC team extend their deepest gratitude to Nigel for his exceptional service and contributions, we wish him every success in his future endeavours.
