Sandton Convention Centre Enhances Executive Team With Appointment Of New General Manager
Friday, November 06, 2009
The Sandton Convention Centre, Southern Africa’s international leading and most prestigious, multi-purpose conference, exhibition and convention centre today announced the appointment of Karin White as General Manager: Sales & Marketing, effective 1 October 2009. Ms White brings more than 9 years of sales, hospitality, finance, strategic planning and management experience to the SCC, having recently served as the Groups and Events Manager at SCC’s sister hotel, Sandton Sun.
“We are delighted to welcome Karin to the SCC. With her appointment we are in an even stronger position to build on our domestic and international reputation and enhance our growth in the domestic and international arena” says Mati Nyazema, Executive Director at Sandton Convention Centre. “Karin’s in-depth knowledge of the business tourism sector and operational experience will be a valuable addition to the SCC”.
“I am excited to be joining the SCC at such an important point in the evolution of the exhibition and convention industry in South Africa. Business Tourism is an essential part of tourism in general and I am looking forward to working with Mati and the sales and marketing team to utilise the unique and diverse features of the Sandton Convention Centre, its untapped potential and scope for growth to enhance the positioning of the SCC nationally and internationally beyond 2010” says Karin White.
Prior to her appointment at SCC, Karin spent a year as the Group and Events Manager of the Sandton Sun Hotel. Before joining the Sandton Sun Hotel, Karin spent six years as the Head of Department – Event Coordinating and Sales & Marketing at Oakfield Farm, a 5 Star Wedding and Event Venue.
Karin has extensive credentials in the fields of general art, business management and events.
