New Destination and Audience Executive appointed to Arts Centre Melbourne leadership team

August 11, 2024

Arts / Culture / Hospitality / Marketing / Venues /

Arts Centre Melbourne has announced the appointment of Kim Berkers to the role of Executive Director, Destination and Audience.

Bringing experience in hospitality, a steadfast dedication to brand positioning and a passion for crafting enduring customer experiences, Berkers will lead the customer service, engagement, innovation and strategic communications functions at Arts Centre Melbourne.

Berkers joins Arts Centre Melbourne from her most recent role as Chief Executive of the Scott Pickett Group, one of Australia’s most successful restaurant groups, with individual brands including Longrain, Chancery Lane, Estelle, Matilda, Smith Street Bistrot and the newly opened Audrey’s at the refurbished Continental Hotel in Sorrento.

She has previously held senior leadership roles at the Atlantic Group and Delaware North Companies Australia, overseeing prestigious major events at the Australian Open and Australian Formula One Grand Prix.

Commenting on her new role, Berkers (pictured) stated “I’m really looking forward to working with the Arts Centre Melbourne team at this exciting point in history utilising my background in the service industry to ensure that every aspect of customer service, engagement and brand development is front of mind.

“The impact of the performing arts on the community is incredibly special and leaves an enduring impression. My first memory of the arts precinct is going to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl as a child when it was transformed into an ice-skating rink every winter.”

Arts Centre Melbourne Chief Executive, Karen Quinlan added “Kim is a results-oriented leader with an impressive record of driving business success.

“Kim’s experience and business acumen will be invaluable in refreshing our existing offers and delivering our two new food and beverage outlets as part of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation.”

28th December 2023 - Arts Centre Melbourne expands public tours of its Australian Performing Arts Collection Store

29th April 2023 - Major upgrades commence at Arts Centre Melbourne

3rd August 2022 - Karen Quinlan appointed as Arts Centre Melbourne Chief Executive

2nd August 2022 - Board appointed to lead Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project

25th July 2022 - Work commences on transformation of Melbourne Arts Precinct

15th November 2021 - Victorian Government commits additional $241 million for Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation

29th September 2021 - Arts Centre Melbourne campaign showcases the value of the performing arts to the community

11th July 2019 - Arts Centre Melbourne ready to host 19th Annual Helpmann Awards

17th April 2019 - New President named for Arts Centre Melbourne

11th October 2018 - Arts Centre Melbourne marks World Mental Health Day with Arts Wellbeing Collective launch

2nd September 2018 - Architects appointed to reimagine Arts Centre Melbourne

23rd September 2017 - Arts Centre Melbourne to be home to Australia’s music hall of fame

14th October 2015 - James MacKenzie named new President of Arts Centre Melbourne

17th January 2013 - National Theatre Marketing Director to join Arts Centre Melbourne

29th November 2012 - HOSTPLUS agrees five year Arts Centre Melbourne sponsorship

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