Dean Hassall Consulting
Pty Ltd
venue management + operations
MEET OUR DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
About Dean Hassall
Our specialist venue management consultancy offers the knowledge, skill and experience of one of the most valuable venue industry leaders available in market today.
Company Director and Principal Consultant, Dean Hassall, is firmly entrenched within the international venue industry. Dean brings expertise, professional credentials and relationships gained from a venue and events career involving ...
> management of high-profile Australian stadia, multi-purpose sporting complex precincts, aquatic centres and arenas
> venue use negotiation, management and operational delivery for major international events including Commonwealth Games, Goodwill Games, global touring musical (concert) acts, and world championships and tournaments of a variety of sports and football codes
> project team membership as facility operations specialist in several design, construct and operate-phase stadia and precinct developments across Australia and in Hong Kong
> a role as former Vice Chairman of Brisbane Racing Club - the leading thoroughbred horse racing institution in Queensland, Australia - during early progression of their $1.2 billion master plan across the racing, training and stabling precinct
7 key expertise areas
> operational specifications of facilities and precincts prior to design, construct and operate phases
> governance, management and business planning for major public facilities
> operational considerations input into public facility development and redevelopment
> sports, aquatic, leisure, entertainment and civic venue management model analysis and operational planning
> procurement strategy - venue service contracts
> risk management frameworks - venue commercial and operational risk
> business improvement review of venue performance and operations to identify capabilities, constraints and opportunities
Learn about Dean Hassall's credentials here ...
Venue industry professional
Career overview
Since 2009 | Director and Principal Consultant, Dean Hassall Consulting
Roles prior to private consultancy:
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Chief Executive, North Queensland Fury Football Club
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Assistant General Manager, Suncorp Stadium (AEG Ogden)
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Manager Business Development and Advice, Sport and Recreation Queensland
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Manager Venues and Operation, 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane
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General Manager ANZ Stadium (former name of venue now known as Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre)
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General Manager The Sleeman Centre (Chandler Aquatic Centre, Theatre and Velodrome)
Industry appointments and affiliations
2021 - 2023
CHAIR | Venue Management School
Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific)
Australia and Asia Pacific's only annual benchmark educational program for the venue industry. The VMS is operated by the Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific).
From 2020
INSTRUCTOR | International Association of Venue Managers, Venue Management School
Teaching position validates Dean's venue management experience, contribution and qualifications. This annual week-long intensive instructional course held in Florida (USA) reinforces principles and practices to expand the skills of venue managers and leaders.
2004 - 2015 & 2017 - current
COMMITTEE MEMBER | Venue Management School (VMA Asia and Pacific)
Since 2002
INSTRUCTOR | Venue Management School
2010 - 2017
COUNCIL (BOARD) MEMBER | Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific)
Peak body provides management practitioners of public venues in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region with an association dedicated to professional development, education, growth and industry success.
Current
AFFILIATE MEMBER | VMA Asia and Pacific
Industry qualifications and awards
Certified Venue Executive
(CVE)
The elite credential of the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM).
Designates Dean as an expert in venue management - across all areas - and wholly dedicated to advancement of the industry.
Achieved 2018
Accredited Venue Manager
(AVM)
Demonstrates professional accomplishment in the management of public venues and recognises extensive venue management experience, contribution and qualifications. The AVM is awarded by the Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific).
Achieved 2013
Student of the
Graduate Institute
- International Association of Venue Managers
This USA-based Graduate Institute involves advanced training for venue professionals and is considered one of the IAVM's benchmark programs.
Graduate 2014
AWARD
Allied Member of the Year
- Venue Management Association
(Asia and Pacific)
Recognised commitment to the Australasian venue industry and outstanding extent to which Dean's work in the venue industry and relationships with specific venues has improved businesses and services.
Awarded 2011
Let's connect
We're always looking for new and exciting opportunities to work on projects that will enable venues to operate safely and successfully.
+61 (0) 418 752 181