Bendigo Business Council announces new executive officer
Posted 10/02/2012
Bendigo Business Council announces new executive officer
The Bendigo Business Council Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Falconer as its new executive officer.
Chair of the Bendigo Business Council Margaret O'Rourke today welcomed the announcement of Mr Falconer to the role. "Patrick brings a wealth of business experience particularly in sales and marketing; having worked locally, nationally and internationally in these fields. Patrick's qualifications and experience will further enhance the Business Council into the future. Mr Falconer also has small business experience having run his own business for a number of years from Bendigo. This will greatly assist the
Business Council in understanding the challenges that face this sector of the business community and the membership base."
The Board believes this appointment will allow the organisation to add further value to the members' and sponsors services that the BBC offers. Patrick is an experienced business operator with an understanding of financial operations, marketing, media and customer relations."
"Patrick's appointment follows an extensive recruiting process undertaken by the BBC Board," Ms O'Rourke said. "Interest in the position was high and the selection committee was impressed by the calibre of applicants. We feel that Patrick is an outstanding choice to lead the Bendigo Business Council and to assist in delivering its strategic objectives."
Mr Falconer succeeds Kevin de Vries who resigned in December. He will commence in the role on Monday 20 February.
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