Lynell Peck has been appointed the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) as Director of Culinary Services.
A senior practitioner with more than 30 years in hospitality and event management at leading five star venues, Lynell joins ICC Sydney following a stellar four years as Executive General Manager for Hospitality, Events and Operations at the Australian Turf Club. Lynell spent 17 years of her career with Australian Jockey Club Ltd across a variety of food and beverage roles that culminated with Executive Director for Hospitality and Events.
Lynell’s appointment is a key part of the venue’s Culinary Plan, which will ensure ICC Sydney delivers world class, creative cuisine while encompassing the AEG Ogden philosophy to deliver a seasonal, locally-supplied, superior food and beverage experience.
Lynell said the focus to deliver best in class standards in presentation, delivery and creative cuisine is what attracted her most to the role.
“I am extremely excited to be appointed to this role at ICC Sydney. AEG Ogden is a globally renowned, trusted organisation and leading the in-house catering team at this new world class venue is a once in a lifetime career opportunity,” said Peck.
“From day to day operations to exclusive functions, ICC Sydney will set new standards in culinary services across the board. Our premium benchmark will be experienced across staff training and product sourcing, presentation and imagination,“ she said.
The exceptional service and commitment displayed by Lynell and her teams throughout her career, has been recognised by numerous industry awards and accolades including; Restaurant and Catering’s 2014 ‘Function / Convention Centre Caterer of the Year Award’ and 2013 ‘Meetings & Events Industry Award’, for the ‘NSW 500+ delegates’ category.
