Simon Burgess
SA Chair
A professional in the international event, tourism and hospitality industries, Simon has more than 25 years’ experience in sales, marketing and management of event venues, destinations and hotels. As General Manager of the National Wine Centre, he is responsible for developing the Centre’s wine, education, tourism and events business and managing external partnerships.
Prior to joining the National Wine Centre, Simon spent 10 years at the Adelaide Convention Centre, as the Director of Sales and Marketing and General Manager. Having held a range of senior management roles in hotels, destination marketing and tour operations Simon has gained extensive experience in the North American, European, Asian and Caribbean markets.
Simon Burgess
SA Chair
A professional in the international event, tourism and hospitality industries, Simon has more than 25 years’ experience in sales, marketing and management of event venues, destinations and hotels. As General Manager of the National Wine Centre, he is responsible for developing the Centre’s wine, education, tourism and events business and managing external partnerships.
Prior to joining the National Wine Centre, Simon spent 10 years at the Adelaide Convention Centre, as the Director of Sales and Marketing and General Manager. Having held a range of senior management roles in hotels, destination marketing and tour operations Simon has gained extensive experience in the North American, European, Asian and Caribbean markets.