About With over 25 years’ industry experience along with extensive involvement in rural and regional stakeholder engagement, the visitor economy sector, regional education and training, research project developemnt, public private and not for profit sector policy & planning, I understand the value of building collaborative networks, teamwork and cooperative relationships as a vehicle for delivering sustainable improvements in competitiveness and success. Industry professional with skills and experience in product and project development, planning, management and completion, research, business development, stakeholder engagement, strategy and plan developemnt, governance, budget planning and compliance along with teamwork and people management. Highly skilled in hospitality and wine Industry business management, event planning and management, industry research innovation and technology, coupled with strong communication and media skills. https://au.linkedin.com/in/mark-bourne-a2571211