The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has announced Dominic McKay as its new chief executive.
McKay is joining the SEC in May from European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) in Switzerland where he is currently executive chairman.
The appointment comes as the SEC enters its 40th year and accelerates an ambitious growth plan to maximise its current venues.
The SEC currently contributes an estimated £468m expenditure in Glasgow, £304m in Scotland and £263m in the UK, showing its importance.
McKay has a wealth of experience across some of Europe’s most dynamic organisations, including EPCR, where he established a new strategy for the organisation.
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SEC chair, Morag McNeill said: “The success of the SEC is hugely important to Glasgow and Scotland and Dominic has strong relationships with many of the SEC’s key stakeholders and partners, including our major shareholder Glasgow City Council and our wider stakeholder family. The whole Board looks forward to working with Dominic as we continue our ambitious plans for the business.”
On his appointment, McKay said: “I look forward to working with the board and leading the team to establish a new strategy that will include exciting new development plans for the campus while ensuring the SEC and its venues continue to be a thriving destination for the world’s greatest musicians, performers and international and national events.”
Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken said: “He is a very experienced, strategic leader and I’m looking forward to seeing the impact he has on the business over the years ahead.”
