Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre welcomes John Burke who takes over the helm at the venue as General Manager, succeeding Alan Pryor who retires after 40 years in the business events industry.
Having joined the Centre in 2017 as Deputy General Manager, John has been integral in pushing the venue’s digital transformation forward and oversaw the upgrade of the venue’s security infrastructure. He also managed the successful development of hybrid and virtual event spaces and platforms, as well as paved the way for new revenue streams for the venue during COVID-19. In addition, since joining John has driven multiple sustainability projects, initiatives and investments to enhance the Centre as a sustainable venue.
The Centre also welcomes Robert Hatton-Jones, an experienced hospitality and events professional, as Deputy General Manager. Robert brings with him nearly two decades of experience in food and beverage (F&B) operations, business development, venue and asset management, event planning and marketing.
Prior to joining the Centre, Robert was the General Manager of Commercial & Business Development at Cape Town International Convention Centre since 2017, where he also oversaw F&B and operations for a year, before that.
Robert has a Diploma in Hospitality Management from the International Hotel School and has completed a range of professional certifications including MBA Essentials from the University of Stellenbosch Business School.
The convention centre also announced a slew of appointments in finance and other divisions.
