PCO, and more recently brand experience agency Arinex, has a new CEO following Nicole Walker stepping down.
Maree Di Pasquale (pictured) has been appointed Group CEO, and Michael Edelstein has been appointed Group CFO.
Ms Di Pasquale was previously CEO of Arinex’s sister company, Neoteq. She brings considerable experience to the role, holding leadership positions in culture, tourism and events in Australia, Hong Kong and the UAE.
Also under the Arinex umbrella is event technology company, evexus.
On her appointment, Ms Di Pasquale said she was honoured to lead the Arinex team alongside Michael. She will be focusing on strategic growth through enhanced creative, marketing and tech capabilities.
Ms Di Pasquale extended her gratitude to the significant contributions made by the former CEO, Nicole Walker. She said her visionary leadership has been pivotal to the company’s success and standing as an industry leader.
Nicole Walker remains with the company as a board member and significant shareholder of Arinex and will contribute in this capacity to the strategy and success of the organisation.
Nicole Walker was appointed CEO of Arinex in 2020, replacing Arinex founder and chair, Ros McLeod.
Ms Walker started with Arinex in 2014 as a project manager in the conferencing business unit.
Arinex was acquired by evexus in 2024 and The Arinex Group was formed.