Two key appointments for busy Events team

Ketaki Bhave-Khotkar has been recently appointed Events Sales Manager at the home of harness racing Alexandra Park.

She has previously held positions at Vodafone Events Centre and the Stamford Plaza Auckland. For the past 18 months, she has been Alexandra Park’s Business Development Manager.

Alexandra Park chief executive, Dominique Dowding, says Ketaki has a proven sales record and a passion for customer service.

“Ketaki will bring plenty of experience to this role and is super excited. Our strategy is to keep growing our functions and events business both in size and reputation. This newly created role and Ketaki’s appointment to it will help us achieve that,” says Ms Dowding.

Ketaki Bhave-Khotkar started as Events Sales Manager on 7 August. Her promotion follows Jacqueline Macleod being appointed to another role within the organisation after five successful years in the functions team.

Also recently announced, Kate Vautier was appointed Events Coordinator.

As well as co-ordinating events, she will be responsible for securing functions business and managing relationships with clients.

She has a background in retail sales with considerable customer service experience. She has managed events including charity comedy nights, anniversary celebrations, and VIP parties.

Kate joins Alexandra Park’s functions sales team after recently completing a Bachelor of Arts degree at AUT. Her double major included Event Management.

She will to report to Ketaki Bhave-Khotkar.

Sales & Marketing Manager Joel Reichardt says Kate Vautier, who started on 31 August, has hit the ground running given Alexandra Park’s busy programme of events over the coming months.

For bookings or information on functions or events phone (09) 630-5660, email enquiries@alexandrapark.co.nz or visit www.alexandrapark.co.nz