Experienced people creating epic events
We are a dedicated team of meeting and event specialists with a wide range of skills, both creative and practical. We organise your ideal events for large and small groups, as well as coordinating your group travel requirements. Our team are here to bring the vision of your dream event to life.
At the heart of our service are our people.
They are the brain's trust and secret weapon behind the FCM Meetings & Event brand. They are the legends creating game-changing virtual and in-person experiences for brands and audiences around the world.
They are the creatives, designers, producers, storytellers, technology experts, event and travel specialists who bring years of dedication, knowledge and insight to the game – every time. What they care about most is creating events that give goosebumps. Smash expectations. Create connection. This is #FCMMeetingsandEvents.
Simone Seiler
Global General Manager
Simone Seiler
Global General Manager
As a seasoned industry executive with over two decades of experience, Simone is passionate about the business events sector. Based in Australia, she is bringing her global perspective and local knowledge to dozens of countries and partner networks as the worldwide leader, supporting in-market business leaders.
Simone fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, a purpose driven workplace whilst influencing change, leading innovation, driving sales growth, and improving overall business performance.
Simone fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, a purpose driven workplace whilst influencing change, leading innovation, driving sales growth, and improving overall business performance.
Katie Fraser
General Manager, Operations
Katie Fraser
General Manager, Operations
A veteran of over twenty years in the events industry, Katie’s experience includes meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) experience at Flight Centre Travel Group, across several countries and roles.
Katie, now based in Australia, is an enthusiastic leader of people with an authentic approach, she nurtures a culture of collaboration, engagement, and care where people feel supported and empowered to produce their best results and bring their best to work. Katie is aligning service delivery across events, creative services, and group travel so that the FCM Meetings & Events team are set up to deliver the most amazing event experiences for our customers.
Katie, now based in Australia, is an enthusiastic leader of people with an authentic approach, she nurtures a culture of collaboration, engagement, and care where people feel supported and empowered to produce their best results and bring their best to work. Katie is aligning service delivery across events, creative services, and group travel so that the FCM Meetings & Events team are set up to deliver the most amazing event experiences for our customers.
Sheri Veenstra
Group Travel National Business Leader
Sheri Veenstra
Group Travel National Business Leader
Sheri has worked across the travel and events industry for over 16 years with experience in retail, leisure, corporate group travel and event logistics. Sheri is passionate about creating powerful event and incentive programs that integrate client goals and delivers inspiring delegate experiences.
Over the last 9 years she has worked with the group Travel team as a Travel consultant, Business Development Manager & most recently taking on the role of Business Leader - leading an incredible team of Group Travel specialists across Australia.
Over the last 9 years she has worked with the group Travel team as a Travel consultant, Business Development Manager & most recently taking on the role of Business Leader - leading an incredible team of Group Travel specialists across Australia.
Flavia Kaucic
Head of Sales and Account Management
Flavia Kaucic
Head of Sales and Account Management
With 20 years experience across events, marketing, communications and sales, Flavia is well-versed in a range of industries and is passionate about building rich client relationships to deliver the best result. At the heart of her leadership is the belief that it all starts with our people, ensuring they find joy in their work and are empowered to be the best version of themselves every day.
Legends creating game-changing virtual and in-person experiences for brands and audiences around the world.
Julie Pilcher
Senior Project Leader Events
Julie Pilcher
Senior Project Leader Events
A skilled Senior Project Lead and has been an integral part of the FCM M&E team for the last 12 years. Highly energetic, motivated, loves the arts, is passionate about florals and has a strong eye for fabulous design.
Carlita Glode
Senior Project Leader Events
Carlita Glode
Senior Project Leader Events
After working all over the globe Carlita now calls Brisbane home. From 20 to 10,000 guests, Carlita can make your event experience exceptional with an energetic approach to everything she works on and a commitment to success that’s unmatched.
Sandie Evans
Senior Project Leader Events
Sandie Evans
Senior Project Leader Events
With over 25 years of experience in the events industry, Sandie is a strong project manager with exceptional skills in budgeting, client management, planning, hospitality and event management. Sandie's positive attitude, strong work ethos and wealth of knowledge make her a great addition to the team.
Lisa De Rui
Group Travel – 2IC
Lisa De Rui
Group Travel – 2IC
Lisa has worked in group travel solutions for over 25 years, curating unique itineraries and lasting memories. Her passion as our team’s 2IC, is partnering with corporate clients to build, create and execute their Group, Conference and Incentive travel requirements.
David Twyman
Events Creative Director
David Twyman
Events Creative Director
David loves finding ways to blend creativity, production, messaging and audience experiences into highly engaging and artistically awesome projects. For almost 20 years, David has told stories through his work that connect and enrich people through digital and physical platforms and creative experiences. As Events Creative Director at FCM M&E, his goal is to excite clients with fresh and innovative ways to deliver their message.
Cathy Broaders
Leader of Creative Services
Cathy Broaders
Leader of Creative Services
Cathy leads the creative services team in delivering strategic innovation, high order experiential design, digital and event technology evolution, creative graphic design and development across our event projects.
She is a business professional with 30+ years of leadership experience within Top-10 ASX listed corporations, government organisations, SME, and as a consultant.
She is a business professional with 30+ years of leadership experience within Top-10 ASX listed corporations, government organisations, SME, and as a consultant.
Melanie Ivory
Studio & Creative Manager
Melanie Ivory
Studio & Creative Manager
Melanie Ivory is an experienced creative and project management pro with a holistic and strategic approach. Mel loves the story behind brands and creative, and all aspects of the conceptual process. Her holy grail is great ideas that are balanced with a sound strategic backbone.
Cecil Simon
Commercial Analyst
Cecil Simon
Commercial Analyst
Cecil supports the team as a Commercial Analyst. Having previously been exposed to accounting, Cecil enjoys simplifying convoluted financial data to help the team understand the impact of their efforts and stimulate growth
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