AEG Ogden, a facilities management company, appointed a director of culinary services for International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney).
A senior practitioner with more than 30 years in hospitality and event management at leading five-star venues, Lynell Peck joined 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.
ICC Sydney CEO and AEG Ogden Group Director for Convention Centres Geoff Donaghy said, “Combining Lynell’s Sydney expertise with the extensive international convention center 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.”
“AEG Ogden is recognized as a trusted organization around the world. Across our network of venues we take great pride in using only the very best produce to maintain the basic principles of sophisticated simplicity, quality and freshness, which are the hallmarks of superior ingredients. ICC Sydney will heavily support NSW local suppliers and regional farmers, and Lynell’s background and award-winning accomplishments are important in this leadership role,” he said
Speaking of her appointment, 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 organization 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 recognized 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.
