The Bend Announces New CEO
Shell V-Power Motorsport Park at The Bend
Australia's premier motorsport park
Monday, 24 October 2022: The Bend Motorsport Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Alistair MacDonald to the position of Chief Executive Officer at The Bend Motorsport Park.
The Bend Motorsport Park, located at Tailem Bend in South Australia is an international award winning, state of the art, and world-class motorsport facility, offering major spectator events, adrenaline filled experiences and unique accommodation.
Alistair has over 20-years’ experience in senior leadership roles across the Sports and Entertainment sector, which includes General Manager of the Superloop Adelaide 500, Tournament Director of both the Sydney International and Adelaide International tennis events and as CEO of multiple sporting organisations.
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“The Bend Motorsport Park is moving into the next phase of the venue’s growth as a top tier Australian destination for both corporate and private clients; Alistair is eminently qualified to take on the role of leading the venue’s continued growth and development. ?It is with great pleasure that I warmly welcome Alistair to the organisation, and I look forward to working with him.” Said Dr Sam Shahin,
In addition to delivering ongoing operations and financial efficiencies, Alistair will be responsible for the strategic development of the venue and business, stakeholder engagement as well as cementing and championing ‘The Bend’ as a world class venue.?The newly created CEO role includes leadership and management of the historic Mallala Motorsport facility also located in regional South Australia.
Alistair MacDonald echoed the thoughts of Dr Sam Shahin “It is an absolute privilege to have the opportunity to work with Dr Sam Shahin and the team at The Bend Motorsport Park.?I am in awe of the vision, investment, and execution to date at this world class facility.?I am looking forward to inviting more and more local, interstate and international visitors to a venue that all South Australians can be proud of”.
Alistair holds a Doctor of Psychology as well as Masters and Undergraduate degrees in Business and Psychology and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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