Martyn Potter Joins ICC Sydney as Director of Building Services

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has appointed Martyn Potter as Director of Building Services.

With more than 30 years’ of experience, Potter will play a crucial role in delivering the operating strategy for building security, housekeeping and sustainability across the integrated convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct.

He also has extensive knowledge of ICC Sydney, having been Project Director – Facilities Management (FM) at Spotless Group, part of the Darling Harbour Live consortium that is responsible for delivering the project in partnership with the NSW Government.

The A$1.5 billion ICC Sydney comprises three theatres, 35,000sqm of internal exhibition space, 8000sqm of meeting room space and a 5,000sqm open air event deck.

Chief Executive Officer of ICC Sydney, Geoff Donaghy, said, “Martyn will bring critical knowledge and expertise to ICC Sydney operational team. His appointment cements the venue’s leadership team comprised of experienced professionals from across the globe, all dedicated to a common goal and vision. With close to 40 major international conventions and 50 exhibitions now secured, Martyn will play an important role in the rigorous test events to ensure every element of the venue is functioning to its world leading benchmark.”

Working alongside a 100 plus strong operations team, Potter will oversee the implementation and delivery of the building’s operational sustainability initiatives across the venue. He will also develop and implement a Furniture, Fittings and Equipment Asset Management Plan alongside the Work Health & Safety program for ICC Sydney.

Potter has worked as Director of Operations & Facilities in Abu Dhabi at The Masdar Institute of Science & Technology, Senior FM Consultant at Management Consulting Group, National Engineering Manager at Spotless Group and Technical Engineering Manager at Multiplex FM.

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