AEG Ogden has appointed former ATC executive Lynell Peck to the position of 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 in her most recent position.

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.

ICC Sydney CEO and AEG Ogden group director for convention centres Geoff Donaghy said,“Combining Lynell’s Sydney expertise with the extensive international convention centre experience of our general manager, Adam Mather-Brown, is a critical ingredient in delivering on ICC Sydney’s creative culinary philosophy.  Dished up with the warmth of Sydney hospitality, the culinary team will deliver uniquely local, five star food and beverage experiences to every event.”

Peck said of her appointment, “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.

“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.