Phil Baker, Chairman of the Adelaide Convention Tourism Authority (ACTA), has announced that Damien Kitto has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Executive.
Mr Kitto previously headed up business development in the Major Events arm of the South Australian Tourism Commission and has an impressive background in senior management, sales, marketing and outstanding success in promoting South Australia as an Events Destination.
Mr Kitto played a central role in securing a number of major events such as International Rugby 7s, FIVB World Tour Beach Volleyball, World Bowls Championships, and the UCI BMX World Championships to Adelaide.
In announcing the appointment, Phil Baker said, “it was very satisfying to have been able to secure a person of Damien’s calibre. This position is critical to the economic future of South Australia and we are sure that we have chosen wisely.”
Damien Kitto said “I am very honoured to be working along side a dedicated team at ACTA and I look forward to partnering with the industry to promote Adelaide as a ‘quality’ business events destination”.
Mr Kitto will commence with ACTA on 11 August 2008.
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Phil Baker, Chairman 8303 2333
Damien Kitto 8463 4696
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