Melbourne & Olympic Parks
Wayne French is an experienced professional in the events and hospitality industry, currently serving as Corporate Sales & Experiences Executive and Conference & Events Planning Executive at Melbourne & Olympic Parks since March 2022. Wayne's previous roles include Member Events at Soho House & Co from August 2019 to December 2021, Producer at the projects* from 2017 to July 2019, Event Production at Soho House & Co from April 2015 to July 2016, and F&B Reservations & Private Events at QT Hotels and Resorts from October 2012 to March 2014. Wayne holds a Bachelor of Business in Conventions & Events Management, Project Management, and Branding from Southern Cross University, and a Certificate 2 in Tourism Operations from Dubbo Tafe College.
Melbourne & Olympic Parks
Australia's heart of sports and entertainment. Melbourne & Olympic Parks (M&OP) is home to seven national, elite sporting teams and welcomes millions of visitors annually. It plays host to hundreds of events each year, ranging from game day matches to grand finals, and from intimate occasions to epic arena spectaculars. The precinct is notably acclaimed for hosting the Australian Open, a range of sporting codes, as well as the highest calibre of international acts and musicians, including Elton John, Queen, P!NK, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Bruce Springsteen. A phenomenal $972 million-dollar Melbourne Park Redevelopment has recently been completed by the Victorian Government to cater for the precinct’s growing popularity and enhance Victoria’s sport and entertainment for generations to come. The precinct is home to six of Melbourne's premier venues; Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, John Cain Arena, AAMI Park, CENTREPIECE and Kia Arena. The unrivalled location is situated between Melbourne’s CBD and Botanic Gardens, bound by the Yarra River. Comprising around 40 hectares, as the name suggests, it joins together the exceptionally unique premises of Melbourne Park and Olympic Park. It’s a place where lasting memories are made and legendary matches are played. Melbourne & Olympic Parks acknowledges the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners of the land on which the precinct is located and recognise their ongoing connection to this land, and rich culture. We pay respects to their Elders past, present and future.