TOURISM and Events Queensland (TEQ) CEO Patricia O’Callaghan (pictured) has announced she will be stepping away from the body to take up a role within the new Queensland Liberal government led by David Crisafulli.
O’Callaghan has been in the role less than two years, moving across from Gold Coast Tourism Corporation in Jan last year to replace long-standing CEO Leanne Coddington.
She departs to take up an acting Director General of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation position, stating she is excited about progressing the state’s tourism agenda, albeit in a different capacity.
“Andrew Powell has been sworn in as Minister for the Environment and Tourism to lead the new 20-year tourism plan, with a strong focus on maximising potential ecotourism opportunities,” O’Callaghan said.
“I am incredibly grateful for the support I have been given from our industry, Board, led by Chair Grant Hunt, and the entire team. Our time together has been invaluable and will stand me in good stead to take on this new role with the Queensland Government.”
“We have made significant inroads with the launch and progress of the TEQ Blueprint, and I leave knowing the sector is in exceptionally good hands.”
TEQ is yet to reveal O’Callaghan’s replacement.
