By Swan Li Chew | 22 Jan

VCET Strengthens Trust with New Appointments

Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Steve Dimopoulos and Victorian Convention and Event Trust (VCET) Chair, The Hon. John Brumby AO announced the appointments of Andrew Fairley AM and Glenn Carmody, expanding the considerable breadth of experience and expertise of the Trust.

Mr Andrew Fairley AM has a long association in the tourism sector. He has held senior leadership positions as a Director of Tourism Victoria, Deputy Chair of Tourism Australia, Chair of Parks Victoria and Zoos Victoria, and Director of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority.

He is a practising commercial and equity lawyer, and is Chair of Qualitas Limited, an ASX-listed funds manager with assets under management of over $10.5 billion. He is also a director of Goulburn Valley Water.

With long involvement with the philanthropic sector, Andrew is Deputy Chair of the Mornington Peninsula Foundation and Emeritus Chair of the Sir Andrew Fairley Foundation.

Mr Glenn Carmody has more than 35 years’ experience working with EY and brings extensive experience in the areas of governance and financial reporting.

He has held a number of leadership positions with EY, including Oceania Managing Partner for Assurance, delivering revenue growth and implementing strategy for long-term growth and sustainability.

Glenn has been a Director of the Victoria Racing Club for eight years and been in the role of Honorary Treasurer for six years. He is also the Chair of the Foundation for Very Special Kids which cares for children with life-limiting conditions.

Quote attributable to Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos

“Andrew Fairley and Glenn Carmody’s exceptional experience in governance, finance and tourism, will strengthen the Victorian Convention and Event Trust as we continue to deliver outstanding events that drive jobs, visitation and economic growth for Victoria.”

Quote attributable to Victorian Convention and Event Trust Chair The Hon. John Brumby AO

“We are pleased to welcome Andrew Fairley AM and Glenn Carmody to the Trust, each bringing considerable knowledge and experience that strengthens our focus on sustainable growth and sound decision-making.

These appointments come at a pivotal time for VCET with the opening of our second venue, Nyaal Banyul in mid-2026. We are proud to extend the capability and depth of the Trust to support the delivery of world-class events across two iconic Victorian venues.”