Paul Lovett, Partner/Principal Incognitus has over 30 years’ global experience working in the Leisure, Sports & Entertainment Industry. An expert in building teams to deploy at events all over the world and an unsurpassed knowledge of project operations, logistics and procurement resulting in events that are delivered on time, on budget and always far exceeding the expectations of clients.
Paul began his entrepreneurial ambitions in the late 80’s in Melbourne, Australia. Following graduation, Paul entrenched himself into what was to become a highly successful business model in the form of a services business operating in the cleaning services market. Together with Brother Craig, they formed what was truly a remarkable family business.
Within 10 years, the company went from backyard visions to a global brand. During 1996, Paul relocated to the USA to lead the management and consultancy contract for the Organizing Committee of the Atlanta Olympic Games. Given the delivery success, Paul remained in the United States, taking responsibility for the start-up operation and assumed the role of the President of the USA Company at the young age of 27 years.
Paul went on to develop the company’s brand and portfolio by securing sporting venue contracts including the US Open Tennis Tournament, NASCAR circuits, NBA and NFL stadiums. In 2000, Paul assisted with another start up opportunity for the company – this time in the UK. As in the USA, Paul had his sights set on various lucrative brands and within 12 months, the company had secured contracts with:
- Wimbledon, All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
- Wembley Stadium
- Arsenal Football Club
- British Formula 1TM Grand Prix – Silverstone
In 2008, Paul joined his brother once again in the formation of Incognitus and pioneered the event creation and management philosophy. Paul leads the global operations of Incognitus and plays a major part in the nurturing of concepts and ideas that enhance operational savvy.
Throughout Paul’s journey with Incognitus he has played key roles from both an operative perspective as well as consultant to many events. Most recently, these have included:
- 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games (Cleaning Operations Lead)
- 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York (Project Team Leader – Operations)
- 2011 Orlando Calling Music Festival (Director – Operations)
- 2012 London Olympic Games (Cleaning Operations Consultant and Operations Lead)
- 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games (Lead consultant for cleaning and waste management operations)
- 2014 Ferrari Racing Days, Sydney (Director of Operations)
- 2014 Melbourne Olympic Park (Lead Consultant, Venue cleaning and waste management)
- 2014 – 2018 Beyond the Valley Music Festival (Director of Operations)
- 2014 – 2017 Great Australians Gala Dinner, Melbourne (Director of Operations)
- 2014 – 2018 Victoria Racing Club (Project Director, venue cleaning and waste management)
- 2018 XI FIP World Polo Championships, Sydney (Project Director)
- 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games (Project Director, Athlete’s village cleaning and housekeeping)
