Chief Executive Officer
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Meg (Major Events Group Ltd)
May 2024 - Present
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MEG (Major Events Group Ltd)
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CEO MEG (Major Events Group Ltd)
Location
New Zealand, New Zealand, New Zealand
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Chris Simpson is listed as CEO MEG (Major Events Group Ltd) at MEG (Major Events Group Ltd), based in New Zealand, New Zealand, New Zealand. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Chris Simpson.
Chris Simpson previously worked as Chief Executive Officer at Meg (Major Events Group Ltd) and Head of Major Events - Tataki Auckland Unlimted at Auckland Unlimited. Chris Simpson studied at Lincoln University (Nz).
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About Chris Simpson
Major event and rights acquisition expert. Worked with global brands owned by FIFA, FIBA, WSL, ICC, IRB, UCI, IMGA, Volvo Ocean Race and WRC. Project managed the successful Bid and Feasibility Plan for New Zealand to co-host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and provided the same services for the hosting of the 2017 IMGA World Masters Games, 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup and was the founding author of the MBIE Major Event Resource Bank.Was the Event Director for the inaugural World Surf League, WSL Piha Pro 2020, the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup Opening Celebration, was an International Consultant for FIFA and Chief Executive of a FIFA Age Group World Cup. Was the founding Director of sports marketing, rights acquisition companies, Strategic Sports and SMC Group, and co-founded New Zealand’s leading marketing activation agency, Spur Ltd.
Listed skills include Sponsorship Sales, Public Speaking, Business Relationship Management, Sports, and 17 others.
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Meg (Major Events Group Ltd)
12 roles · 36 years
Chris Simpson work experience
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Head Of Major Events - Tataki Auckland Unlimted
Feb 2022 - May 2024
Founding Director
Imeco Ltd
Major event consulting company offering international rights holders, governments, host cities, local organising committees and national sports federations with consulting services, including: feasibility planning, major event rights acquisition, bid project management, risk mitigation, budget development, leverage and legacy planning, economic assessment.
Jan 2009 - Feb 2022
Bid - Project Director
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, Successful Bid Project Management, Bid Compliance & Feasibility Study. Worked with all prospective Stadiums, Govt and Host Cities.
Feb 2018 - Mar 2020
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
Founding Director
Co- founded SPUR. A leading brand experience and sponsorship agency working with many national and international brands.
Jan 2001 - Jan 2013
Jun 2010 - Sep 2011
Chief Executive Officer - Fifa Age Group World Cup
FIFA U17 Women's World Cup 2008FIFA Venue Management/ General Coordinator in South Korea 2007FIFA Consultant – South America 2009
Dec 2006 - Jan 2009
Chief Executive Officer
Strategic Sports Ltd
Commercial partnerships, sports consultancy and event marketing agency.
1999 - 2009
~10 yrs
Director/Owner
Nelson Giants Ltd, Tasman Stadium Management Ltd, New Zealand Sponsorship Awards
Also; NZ Business of Sport Summit, Anchor Mega Milk Top Kids Series, Boost Mobile Street Tour, ANZ City Chase
Dec 1999 - Dec 2008
Founding Director
Smc Group Ltd
A leading sports acquisition and venue management company.
1990 - 1997
~7 yrs
Professional Basketball Player
Tall Black (Nz International Men'S Basketball Team), Nelson Giants, Canterbury Rams, Otago Nuggets
54 International Caps
Mar 1986 - Sep 1996
1 education record
Chris Simpson education
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Lincoln University (Nz)
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What company does Chris Simpson work for?
Chris Simpson works for MEG (Major Events Group Ltd).
What is Chris Simpson's role at MEG (Major Events Group Ltd)?
Chris Simpson is listed as CEO MEG (Major Events Group Ltd) at MEG (Major Events Group Ltd).
Where is Chris Simpson based?
Chris Simpson is based in New Zealand, New Zealand, New Zealand while working with MEG (Major Events Group Ltd).
What companies has Chris Simpson worked for?
Chris Simpson has worked for Meg (Major Events Group Ltd), Auckland Unlimited, Imeco Ltd, Fifa Women'S World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, and World Surf League.
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What schools did Chris Simpson attend?
Chris Simpson studied at Lincoln University (Nz).
What skills is Chris Simpson known for?
Chris Simpson is listed with skills including Sponsorship Sales, Public Speaking, Business Relationship Management, Sports, Marketing Communications Planning, Sales, Event Planning, and Experiential Marketing.
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