Overview
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) is seeking an experienced, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as the new Chief Operating Officer.
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority oversees the operation and development of a 200-acre campus in downtown Atlanta, which includes the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), Centennial Olympic Park, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and the Signia by Hilton Atlanta.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) is a visionary leader responsible for the seamless operation of the Authority’s iconic facilities, including the Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The COO plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, sustainability, and innovative strategies that enhance guest experiences, ensure fiscal health, and build a dynamic workplace culture.
This role requires a forward-thinking leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces the evolving demands of large-scale venues and events. The COO will work closely with the CEO to implement the Authority’s long-term strategic vision while fostering partnerships with customers, partners, local and state agencies, private sector leaders, and community organizations.
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Location: Atlanta, GA
Contact: Mark Gnatovic, President of Retained Search, info@searchwideglobal.com
About The Georgia World Congress Center Authority
Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) was established in 1971 to oversee development of an international trade and exhibition center in Atlanta that today is known as Georgia World Congress Center. Along with the convention center, GWCCA’s ever-evolving campus spans 220-plus acres and includes Centennial Olympic Park, the lasting legacy of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, and GWCCA’s headquarter hotel Signia by Hilton Atlanta.
The Authority, a self-sustained state agency, is entrusted as stewards of these state-owned assets, and has invested more than $360 million over the last decade to improve connectivity between its facilities and downtown Atlanta’s surrounding hospitality district.
A key driver for Georgia’s economy, GWCCA is a catalyst for development, tourism, commercial and residential growth, and a major job creator and sustainer.
