Chief Executive - Vacant
Acting Chief Executive - Jonathan Bielski
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JONATHAN BIELSKI
Executive Producer, SOH Presents
Commenced in role October 2010
Role: Jonathan Bielski is the Executive Producer, Sydney Opera House Presents. Jonathan is responsible for the artistic strategy and programming of SOH’s own creative and entrepreneurial activities
Background: Jonathan has been with Sydney Opera House since 2002 in programming and administration roles with a particular focus on commercial producing, culminating in appointment as Executive Producer in 2010. Prior to joining Sydney Opera House, Jonathan was the Group Operations Manager for The Edge in Auckland for four years and before that with Village Force working at venues including the St James Theatre. He is a member of the Australian and Asia-Pacific Arts Centre’s Programming Groups, the Live Performance Australia Venue Infrastructure Taskforce, the Venue Managers Association and a past member of the Helpmann Awards Theatre Nominating Panel.
VICTORIA DOIDGE
Director, Marketing, Communications and Customer Services
Appointed in February 2008
Role: Victoria's portfolio includes customer service, digital, marketing, communications and ticketing services.
Qualifications: B.BUS, MKTG
Background: Victoria most recently held the position of Chief Marketing Officer for leading global digital marketing services provider, BlueFreeway. Prior to her role at BlueFreeway, she held the position as Director Market Development for the Sydney Symphony, a presenting partner of Sydney Opera House. Victoria was a co-founder and director of Australia’s first online music destination, ChaosMusic, launched in 1998 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1999. Victoria has also held marketing and sales roles for OzEmail, Radio 2SM and News Limited.
Other Directorships: Australian Marketing Institute (Senior Member).
GREG MCTAGGART
Director, Building Development and Maintenance
Appointed in April 2008 – member of Building Committee and Conservation Council
Role: Greg is responsible for maintenance and conservation of the building, major building projects and emergency planning and response.
Qualifications: BE(Hons 1), MEngSc, Grad Dip Mgt, MIEAust, CPEng
Background: Greg joined Sydney Opera House in 2003 and was previously the Project Director of the Building Development Group responsible for the planning and delivery of all major building projects at Sydney Opera House. Greg has been involved in the delivery of public infrastructure and building projects for over 35 years. He has worked on a diverse range of projects including schools and hospitals, water supply and sewerage infrastructure, grain handling facilities and the major sporting venues of ANZ Stadium, Sydney Athletic & Aquatic Centres and the Regatta Centre at Penrith Lakes. Greg was also involved in the planning, construction and operational activities associated with the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
JULIA PUCCI
Director, Venue Partners and Safety
Commenced in role October 2010
Role: Julia is responsible for commercial partnerships, legal, resident contractor companies and the health centre.
Qualifications: BA, LLB, MArtAdmin
Background: Julia joined Sydney Opera House in 2004 as General Counsel after completing a Masters of Art Administration. Prior to joining Sydney Opera House, she worked for 12 years as a commercial lawyer for both a publically listed company and in private practice in Sydney, London and New York, working on a wide range of commercial transactions. Julia has previously served on the board of Accessible Arts.
Other Directorships: Rinse Out Inc (Board Member).
CLAIRE SPENCER
Chief Financial Officer
Commenced in role October 2010
Role: Claire is responsible for financial services, information systems, payroll and procurement.
Qualifications: BA Hons (Cantab), ACA (ICAEW)
Background: Claire joined Sydney Opera House in January 2003. During her 8 years at the Sydney Opera House Claire has undertaken a number of project management roles from the Opera Theatre Renewal Business Case preparation to the selection and implementation of Tessitura in 2005. As Chief Information Officer (2006-2008) Claire directed the stabilisation of all core systems and a refresh of critical system and network infrastructure and the relaunch of sydneyoperahouse.com as an e-commerce focused website in 2007. As Financial Controller, Claire directed the move to a three day month end close, a refreshed suite of management reports and an improved focus in planning and forecasting. Previously Claire has worked at Ernst and Young (London) and Cable and Wireless (London and Sydney).
Other Directorships: Tessitura Network Board (Member)