Ross Steele

Ross Steele is an experienced professional in the event management sector, currently serving as Director for AIPC and Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) since October 2022 and July 2023 respectively. As General Manager at Te Pae Christchurch since March 2019, Ross has previously held leadership roles including General Manager and Director of Operations at Cairns Convention Centre from 2000 to 2019, and Financial Accountant at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from 1998 to 2000. Ross's career began as Audit Manager at Rengain Pty Ltd from 1994 to 1998. Educational qualifications include a degree from Deakin University and professional designations such as GAICD from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, CVE from the Venue Management Association, and affiliation with CPA Australia.