MyVenue is the award-winning, cloud-based point of sale (POS) solution for the stadium, arena, and hospitality sectors. It is fast, easy to use, and scalable.MyVenue is built for purpose and hardware-agnostic for sports, entertainment and hospitality venues, globally. The fully integrated solution includes, POS software, native mobile ordering, browser-accessed back-of-house platform with live dashboards and remote monitoring, and suite catering module with online customer ordering… Show more MyVenue is the award-winning, cloud-based point of sale (POS) solution for the stadium, arena, and hospitality sectors. It is fast, easy to use, and scalable.MyVenue is built for purpose and hardware-agnostic for sports, entertainment and hospitality venues, globally. The fully integrated solution includes, POS software, native mobile ordering, browser-accessed back-of-house platform with live dashboards and remote monitoring, and suite catering module with online customer ordering portal.As Chief Commercial Officer, my role is to build our commercial remit on the global stage. Show less

Entrepreneurial “start-up” as the Co-Founder (with my wife as Principal Physiotherapist) of an Allied Health business across 3 clinics and 30+ staff in the North East of Adelaide - including Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Pilates and other complementary allied health services. As Director I have strategic oversight of the business including mentoring the management team, growth strategy, partnership development, HR, legal, marketing and finance.

Steve Olech Consulting t/a SO Strategic provides business partnering for CEO's and Executive Management across strategy, business development and when you need an experienced commercial executive as an extra set of eyes or hands to oversee and / or project manage a new concept, a major change or a new direction for your business. Whilst my expertise is in the sport, entertainment, health and education sectors, engagements have included supporting a variety of brands and business… Show more Steve Olech Consulting t/a SO Strategic provides business partnering for CEO's and Executive Management across strategy, business development and when you need an experienced commercial executive as an extra set of eyes or hands to oversee and / or project manage a new concept, a major change or a new direction for your business. Whilst my expertise is in the sport, entertainment, health and education sectors, engagements have included supporting a variety of brands and business nationally.VAILO - Sports lighting and digital displays - Chief Business Development Officer / GM Sports consultant.PMY Group - Stadia digital technology advisory – partnership and project development. Rostrevor College - Brand strategy, marketing and Manchester City Football School.Welden and Coluccio - Legal marketing aggregation software start-up - project management.Rossdale Homes - Residential construction – brand strategy and marketing oversight.Thomas More College - Brand, marketing and commercial strategy for enrolment growth.BluBuilt Construction - Civil, commercial and industrial building – strategic advisory / planning.Football South Australia - Soccer in South Australia - strategic planning.Iron Pharmacy Group - Business expansion advisory including the NT growth market advisory.Philmac - Industrial and residential piping – grant application with business plan.St. John Ambulance SA - Health – new facility business plan and product development strategy.ACH Group - Aged Care – sales strategy with the onset of funding policy changes.Scrap Hotline - Recycling industry of SA – brand establishment.Push Pull Media - Out of home operating software – start-up feasibility and business plan.Cochrane’s Transport - South Australian transport – commercial growth strategy.Ross Contractors - Transport (with Garden Grove Haulage) - tender management.Fresh 92.7 Radio - Media – 5-yr strategic plan.Macweld - Manufacturing – strategic planning and CEO advisory. Show less

As a Director of Netball SA (Inc.Adelaide Thunderbirds), in addition to general Board requirements, I provided strategic insight through representation on the Project Control Group on the $18m Stadium redevelopment, commercial growth initiatives and growth of the sport in the community - from grass roots to elite.

As Co-Director and Shareholder, this start-up provided for the establishment of an "Out of Home" operating system for digital displays (screens). My advisory support included project management, feasibility and marketing of the software, and partnership attraction with "live" screen activations.

As Board Member my expertise supported development of the strategic plan, brand development and marketing strategy. This included expansion from a perception of a "Civil" builder only to that of "Commercial and Civil".

I was very proud to support the Sammy D Foundation through strategic planning, commercial partnerships and broad input into the direction of the Foundation.

My second time with the Port Adelaide Football Club was on the back of the Club being in significant financial distress. I was responsible for the general Management of sales, business development, Adelaide Oval and commercial projects. Key projects included: - Negotiation, modelling and commercial strategy for our move to the Adelaide Oval- Corporate sponsorship and major business development including joint major sponsorships- “Central Corridor of Australia / NT” strategy… Show more My second time with the Port Adelaide Football Club was on the back of the Club being in significant financial distress. I was responsible for the general Management of sales, business development, Adelaide Oval and commercial projects. Key projects included: - Negotiation, modelling and commercial strategy for our move to the Adelaide Oval- Corporate sponsorship and major business development including joint major sponsorships- “Central Corridor of Australia / NT” strategy development - Development of the commercial partnership with Foodbank and the "Power to End Hunger”"- Strategic projects - Sports Science Academy and Port Club redevelopment Show less

Project Management, business planning and brand/marketing strategy for the setup of the new Adelaide team (Adelaide Strikers) in the new Big Bash League (T20).

Oversight and responsibility of the Group financial and commercial management for DMG Radio Australia (Nova Entertainment). This included the provision of commercial advice, group budget development and planning and major contract management. Working directly with the 9 General Managers of respective states / radio stations as a conduit between operations and group / corporate functions including legal, HR, IT and Engineering.Responsibility for strategy, commercial modelling and… Show more Oversight and responsibility of the Group financial and commercial management for DMG Radio Australia (Nova Entertainment). This included the provision of commercial advice, group budget development and planning and major contract management. Working directly with the 9 General Managers of respective states / radio stations as a conduit between operations and group / corporate functions including legal, HR, IT and Engineering.Responsibility for strategy, commercial modelling and project management of the newly formed Digital / On-line media “channels”. Show less

Management of consumer and corporate sales, marketing, operations, events, membership,merchandise and brand in a rapidly changing environment. On the field, I managed all commercial player engagements – for corporate and community partnerships. In addition, my portfolio expanded with oversight of the Licensed Club asset and operations management of the Port Club and Prince of Wales Hotels.

Responsibility and strategic control of the finance and commercial function of the Ahrens Group of Companies . Divisions within the group included:- Construction of industrial and commercial buildings- Manufacturing and steel fabrication division including machinery / asset management- Property development and investments projects- Finance and AdministrationFurthermore I supported the CEO in business development, contract management and acquisition / divestment.

Control of the finance and commercial function of Adtrans Group Ltd which included multiple brands of car dealerships and truck dealerships in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.

My most relevant role through a growing career at Austereo was as the commercial / finance manager of the 2 Austereo Sydney radio stations – 2Day FM & Triple-M, including local and national “networking” commercial management.