Parnell Partners Group

n, manage and deliver VVIP Corporate Hospitality programs around Rugby World Cup. Olympic Programs – in conjunction with our partner company CG International we manage bespoke and high end Hospitality programs for Global Corporates. Our strategic Partnerships are extensive and allow us to assist in the planning of programs specific to client and experience. FIFA World Cup™ Programs – Our experience most recently with client programs during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany and relationship with official rights holders gives us a strong entrée into this event and the ability to plan, manage and deliver programs of the highest calibre. Corporate Event Management – Our history in the planning and managing of generic Events is derived from our experience across a wide array of events from large Global Events to smaller bespoke high end experiences bespoke to the client and their guests. Incentive Travel Programs – we manage Travel programs for clients, specific with expertise around large events and have strong and deep relationships with global airlines and travel providers including the major Hotel groups. This allow us to leverage the best deals and widest choices for clients to evaluate and make informed decisions on. Strategic and Event Consulting – PPG consult and provide strategic input for events, incentive programs and client travel / hospitality promotions and programs across a range of blue chip corporates. Our Philosophy – PPG’s Management have a wealth of Global event experience. We employ and contract best of breed professionals to manage and coordinate all aspects of programs and functions, as well as all pre Event and Event time delivery. Our Event tested systems and processes ensure a smooth operation for all client programs. Efficient management of all key program assets and variables guarantee successful and targeted programs. Nothing is too much for us; we listen and hear to what prospective and current clients have to say, to ensure we understand and formulate solutions to not only meet, but exceed requirements and objectives. Our People

Tony Regan - Managing Director
Tony Regan, Managing Director of CG International, focuses on strategic partnerships and the operational running of affairs for the organisation. Previously he fulfilled the role of Group Chief Operating Officer for Premier Events Group (PEG) from 2003 – 2010, whereby his focus was towards commercial, operational and financial responsibilities across all programs and for the company as a whole. Tony established a strong presence for PEG, in particular with his involvement in global events, such as the Olympic Games, FIFA, Rugby World Cup and Commonwealth Games. Prior to this Tony was Group Finance Director at Carat New Zealand and Asia Pacific sponsor services businesses. As Assistant Director for UBS Investment Bank (Equities, Reporting and Strategic Analysis) in the 1990’s and Finance Director of Strategic Media, Tony obtained a strong financial grounding. Malcolm Beattie - Chief Executive Officer
Malcom Beattie’s professional history in delivering world class hospitality at major events reaches back to the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987. As CG International’s Chief Executive Officer, he has responsibility for client sales programmes, negotiations, liaising with all organising bodies, representation and relationships with NOC’s. Previously, Malcolm fulfilled a similar role, as Managing Director, at Premier Events Group from 2003 -2010 and Sportsworld International NZ from 1992-2003. During this period, Malcom led the partnership with Sportsworld Group for the 2000 Olympic Games (SOCOG sponsor programmes), carrying out all hotel and key hospitality facility negotiations and leading the global sales programme. At Pascoe Nally New Zealand, Malcolm was Chairman and Director responsible for the development and management of the 1990 New Zealand Commonwealth Games bid. Additionally, he took a hands on approach in managing the bid process through to its successful completion in LA in 1984. Malcolm was responsible for all global sponsor sales and local commercial rights sales, plus all major event hospitality programmes and television sales, as well as leading the sponsor and hospitality management of the inaugural Rugby World Cup 1987. Mike Jones
Mike Jones has had a longstanding and distinguished career in the Australian Sports Travel and Hospitality industry. He has key linkages and relationships with Australian, Regional and Global sporting organisations, Rights Holders and is highly respected within industry circles. He has been closely involved in a number of Rugby and Football World Cup’s as an official agent and rights holder and has a knowledge second to none in these areas. Mike is a key member of the senior team with a core focus on new business initiatives in Australasia and for the group as a whole. Scot Smythe
Scot was formerly Head of London 2012 Operations and Partner Relations working as part of the Lloyds Banking Group 2012 Sponsorship and Partnership team. In his role Scot provided strategic direction to all group London 2012 activation and operational projects including leading the Games Operations Task Force. The Task Force included project leads for on-site retail Games Operations, Corporate Hospitality, Torch Relay, Security, Communications and Business Continuity Management. The position also managed partner relations with Games sponsors, assigned agencies, and organizing committees. Prior to 2009 Scot served as the senior vice president of Sponsorship and Event Marketing for Visa International. As such, he was responsible for worldwide event and sports marketing, including the direction of the Visa sponsorship of the Olympic and Paralympic Games along with Rugby World Cup and NFL International. Scot’s 20 year career Visa career included the direction of all marketing and logistical aspects of Visa’s worldwide sponsorships in coordination with the organizations global representatives, Olympic and sport organizing bodies and committees. Scot’s group was responsible for developing sponsorship strategy and programs in support of the international regions and Member financial institutions as well as coordinating the Visa operations, presence and corporate hospitality programs onsite. Scot directed all Visa USA marketing activities for the Albertville and Barcelona Olympic Games, Visa International marketing and operational initiatives for the Lillehammer, Atlanta, Nagano, Sydney, Salt Lake City, Athens, Torino, Beijing, and the development of the hospitality, operational and marketing plans for Vancouver and London 2012. Scot has led the global project direction for the Rugby World Cup sponsorship’s for Visa in 1999, 2003 and 2007. Prior to Visa, Scot worked for the Clorox Corporation in packaged goods Brand Management and for Volkswagen of America as a member of their Automotive Product Marketing and Sales Management team.