The Miami Beach Convention Center, which is at the tail-end of a US$620m renovation and expansion, has named Freddie Peterson (pictured) as its new General Manager.
Peterson, who recently concluded a two-decade tenure leading the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA), will now oversee day-to-day operations at one of the largest convention centers in the world.
Peterson will provide strategic leadership to position Miami Beach competitively in the national and international meetings and events community, and manage the final touches on the expansion of the state-of-the-art facility.
He commented: “During my time with the MCCA, I developed a deep understanding and appreciation of the positive impact, both economic and cultural, that a dynamic venue can have to support and enhance a premier global destination.
“I’m thrilled and humbled to have this wonderful opportunity to come on board in Miami Beach and use my passion and experience within the industry to bolster the convention center’s reputation among the elite in the world.”
Previously, Peterson held positions with MCCA as: interim executive director, director of facilities operations, deputy chief operating officer, director of government relations/senior staff assistant, director of business, government & community relations, senior staff assistant/ community liaison, and south Boston community liaison.
