QVM's new CEO, Stan Liacos, has a
history of getting things done and the variety of projects he has headed up
make for interesting reading. If you are looking for core retail experience
then stop now because his background is not in retail although he does have a
Masters in Marketing (Melbourne) and plenty of experience in conceptualising,
financing, and leading major projects.
Those of you familiar with regional
Victoria will be aware of the rise of The City of Bendigo as our premier City
and much of that progress has been put down to Stan Liacos in his role as
Director - City Futures. How he translates that energy and skill to QVM will be
watched with great interest.
His last role was Regional Director
with the Victorian Government from 2015 – 2017, but prior to that he spent 10
years with the City of Bendigo as Director, City Futures. That role gave him
responsibility for Major Projects;
Economic Development; Tourism; Destination Marketing; and specific City
locations.
Mr Liacos’ ability to secure funding
for projects was highly regarded. He was instrumental in obtaining funding for
the Bendigo Airport expansion ($15M), the Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic
Leisure and Wellbeing Centre ($30M) and the Bendigo Stadium expansion ($18M).
Some high profile acquisitions during his tenure included the Marilyn Munroe
and Grace Kelly exhibitions which were considered coups for a regional city.
We like a quote from an interview in
the Bendigo Weekly which said – ‘’The only way to get things done is to do things and
not plan ponder and analyse to death.’’ - Stan Liacos.
http://www.bendigoweekly.com.au/news/liacos-looks-to-the-future
http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/3532519/city-of-greater-bendigos-stan-liacos-to-leave-council/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z1g741dRhE