About ID Team

Bill Wright

Chairman

Bill Wright has over 37 years experience in the inbound tourism industry. He founded ID in 1973 after working with Qantas for seven years. Bill is Chairman and a significant shareholder of ID, an Australian and New Zealand-owned Company.

Karen Mathieson

Director of Sales & Operations

Karen has over 16 years experience in conference, exhibition and special event management. She is responsible for the overall operation of ID with a focus on Sales and Marketing.

Claire Winn

Operations Manager

Claire brings a wealth of experience having worked in the meetings and events industry for over 12 years in Sydney & London.  Claire is hands-on in her role and always has innovative ideas along with exceptional project management skills to turn any project in to a success.  Along with her first-rate leadership skills the Operations team is dedicated and experienced to deliver beyond your needs.

Rhiane Ball

Senior Account Manager

Rhiane is responsible for the successful execution of incentives, conferences, meetings and events from inception to completion. With over 17 years experience in conference, meetings, catering and special events she has extremely strong project management skills.

Andrew Cameron-Smith
Executive Producer

Andrew joins ID with over 15 years experience as Executive Producer. He is recognised as one of Australia’s leading Executive Producers because he consistently:

• Integrates strategic brand values
• Demonstrates innovation and creativity, incorporating emerging technology
• Delivers on experiential marketing goals
• Adapts to the complex and constantly changing event production environment
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail
• Exceeds client expectations
• Inspires confidence for sponsors and stakeholders
• Delivers on budget

 

Laura Pressley

Account Manager

Laura has a Bachelor of Management in Leisure and over 4 years experience in managing a wide variety of events including conferences, road shows, exhibitions, trade shows, product launches, incentives and special events.

Laura’s strong project management skills, along with her attention to detail and commitment to high standards of customer service, contribute to ensuring seamless execution of her events.

Mary Goldsack

Account Manager

Mary has worked with ID in various capacities for over 20 years. With such tremendous experience Mary’s skills lie particularly in touring including conceptualising and design of tours, development and set-up of tours, daily client contact, staffing, sourcing of event components, on-site tour management, staff training and transport logistics.

Kellie Howard

Business Development Manager

Kellie is responsible for the sales and marketing of ID Meetings & Events within Australia. Kellie holds over 14 years in the conference, hospitality and events industry with her most recent role being with Howard & Sons Pyrotechnics, and prior to this, the AJC Convention Centre.
Kellie has a strong background in building and maintaining excellent client relationships in addition to her extensive hospitality experience.  Kellie is a long-standing committee member of Meetings & Events Australia.

Tamara Bracht

Sales and Operations Executive

Tamara is responsible for all proposal writing for Incentive and Leisure business, creating customised and unique propositions to suit each client. Tamara has over 8 years experience with leading 5 star Hotels and Resorts and has enjoyed extensive travel throughout Australia