The Melbourne Showgrounds team

Executive Team

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  Sam Buckley

  Executive General Manager, Melbourne Showgrounds

  Sam Buckley is an accomplished senior leader with over 20 years of experience in the venue, commercial, marketing, ticketing and operational spaces. His career is focused on growing and driving continuous improvement in major events and facilities.

  With previous roles at the AFL, Eventbrite, and Melbourne and Olympic Parks, Sam has a proven track record of success in these dynamic environments.

  He is passionate about sports, entertainment, and large-scale Melbourne events and dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences.

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  Frank Martinuzzo

  Executive General Manager, Operations

  Frank has more than 35 years’ experience in event operations and venue management.

  Frank began his career at Melbourne Royal coordinating all areas of safety, risk and operations at Melbourne Showgrounds for 28 years and then went onto establish his own private consultancy business that specialised in event operations, risk management and OH&S.

  Some of the events Frank has been involved include: St Kilda Festival, Falls Festival, Splendour in the Grass, Sydney Easter Royal Show, Ekka, Royal Adelaide Show, Royal Hobart Show and Melbourne International Coffee Expo.

  Frank’s wealth of knowledge and experience in event operations and venue management is second to none.