Mark Callaghan Email & Phone Number

The Director of Event Operations is a member of the WorldSkills International Senior Management Team and is responsible for managing all operational matters for the organization’s flagship event, the WorldSkills Competition, as well as the biennial General Assembly meetings.Key areas of responsibility are as follows:• Support and guidance of the Competition Organizer (local Organizing Committee) in the strategic planning of all operational aspects of the event to ensure successful organization and implementation of the biennial WorldSkills Competition.• Support and guidance of the Competition Organizer in the planning of all operational aspects for a successful organization and implementation of the “Competition Preparation Week”.• Support and guidance of the Competition Organizer in the planning of all operational aspects for a successful organization and implementation of the General Assembly that takes place every non-Competition year.• Development of the overall operational structure within WorldSkills International.• Implementation and integration of all operational responsibilities within the Secretariat.• Provide guidance and support to all WorldSkills Member countries and regions.

Acting on behalf of WorldSkills International, the WorldSkills Museum Project Director is responsible for:• Planning, development, and maintenance of the WorldSkills Museum.• Liaison with and management of WorldSkills stakeholders (including Members and Global Partners) regarding all aspects of the sourcing and transfer of assets.• Operational liaison with all project partners and stakeholders in China including (but not limited to) the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China (MOHRSS), Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, and Shanghai Fengyuzhu Culture Technology Co. Ltd. (Fengyuzhu).• Overall management of the project across all phases (including planning, exhibition design, exhibition construction, trial/pilot operation, and operation) thereby ensuring that WSI delivers the required work in a timely manner, within the agreed budget, and to the required standards of quality.

Following in excess of 10 years working with WorldSkills Australia (WSA), the majority as CEO, Mark Callaghan established Green Jacket Consulting. With the aim of using his broad knowledge and experience of working within the Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector, Green Jacket Consulting aims to assist organisations to improve performance and meet business objectives.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Dynamic national not-for-profit organisation that has been actively celebrating and promoting the standards and status of vocational training and skills excellence since 1981. As one of 72 member countries worldwide, WorldSkills Australia provides opportunities for young Australian students, apprentices and trainees both here and internationally.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

An integral member of the Senior Management Group for the local organising committee, delivering all aspects of the Melbourne 2005 Deaflympic Games - an international multi-sport event. Responsible for ensuring that all Games support services operated effectively and efficiently including Overlay, Logistics, Transport, IT & Event Communications, Security, Accreditation, Catering, Cleaning and Waste.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Plan, implement and manage media facilities and services at the Main Press Centre venue for the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Usa

Plan and manage the construction, operations and de-construction phases of the Main Media Centre venue (the venue for 12,000+ national and international members of the press) for the 2002 winter Olympic Games.