Rob Nelson

Strategy & Commercial Advisory

Experience

30 years of industry experience across sport, major events, business events, tourism, destination marketing, venue management, economic development, aviation, and professional services. An engaging C-suite level leader known for his high energy and ability to drive teams, develop strategies, and deliver tangible outcomes for stakeholders across government and private sectors.

Career Highlight

Sydney 2000 Olympic & Paralympic Games will always stand out. Planning through to delivery working with amazing people all aligned to deliver something truly special in our home country Games.

Personal Best

Representing Australia in kayaking as a junior then in masters age group cycling. Simply can't beat the privilege of wearing your country's colours regardless of the level.

Projects - Others

Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games • Brisbane Economic Development Agency • AusCycling Major Events Review • Surf Life Saving Australia (Australian Championships and Ironman Series) • Australian Football (SANFL; Port Adelaide & Glenelg Football Clubs) • Rugby Union (SA Rugby & World Rugby Sevens Adelaide) • Tour Down Under (UCI World Tour) • 2003 Rugby World Cup • South Australian Tourism Commission