May 2019 Breakfast with Geoff Hogg & Chris Haigh

"Growing the Tourism Pie"

Geoff Hogg
Managing Director Queensland, The Star Entertainment Group

Geoff Hogg has more than 20 years of operational casino experience at a senior executive level. His portfolio includes The Star Gold Coast and The Darling in Broadbeach, the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort situated in Main Beach, Treasury Brisbane, and the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane integrated resort development currently being built in Brisbane’s CBD. On behalf of the Queensland Government, The Star Entertainment Group also manages the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Prior to commencing with The Star Entertainment Group in 2008, Geoff worked with the SKYCITY Entertainment Group for more than 13 years in a number of senior management roles across their New Zealand properties.

Geoff is an active participant in the Queensland business community and in particular, the tourism and entertainment industry. He is a member of the Responsible Gambling Advisory Committee, a director on the National Retail Association, a member of the Broadbeach Alliance and a governor of the American Chamber of Commerce Queensland Council.

"How to beat the Cyber Scammers"

Chris Haigh
Chief Information Security Officer, Mercury IT

Chris Haigh is a Cybersecurity expert and leader with over 20 years’ experience helping businesses manage their Cybersecurity risk and training security professionals, across four continents: Australia, Europe, USA and South Africa.

Chris is driven to help educate both businesses and individuals, in practical ways to improve their Cybersecurity posture. He focuses on practical and achievable techniques to reduce Cybersecurity risk and loves sharing his knowledge and expertise.