Craig Lovett is one of the most experienced professionals in the area of event management, manpower deployment/mobilization and sustainable strategies for venues and global events. Over the past 35 years Craig has become a well-recognised success by his peers and clients alike whilst his business and relationship skills have seen rapid expansion throughout Australia, United States of America, United Kingdom, Europe and the Middle East.
His vision to build a business capable of mobilising large numbers of people, large quantities of equipment, and creating solutions to venues and events around the globe is well renowned. His ability to instill a ‘we are part of the show’ mentality, combined with savvy business and relationship skills, have ensured a platform of loyal staff and clientele.
Craig is invited to speak all over the world on venue design, construction; international event project mobilisation, labour management and the systems now used to ensure environmental integrity at public assembly and retail facilities worldwide. Projects that require complex coordination, extensive planning,
and a commitment to excellence are Craig’s speciality. His straight forward approach ensures that all stakeholders have clear direction, dependable leadership and clear communication.
Incognitus is the next chapter in Craig’s life where he calls on the knowledge gained over the journey and applies his skills to assisting others achieve their dream.
In 2008, the formation of Incognitus occurred and in rapid time, the expertise, networking and strategic approach to problems, combined with the proven ability to create solutions within the venue and event sector were part of the daily staple. Craig is an outstanding negotiator and mediator, with a global network of capable resources.
Craig’s global industry experience is demonstrated below:
- 1993 to 2010 Australian Formula One Grand Prix (Project Team Leader/Principal)
- 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games (Project Team Leader/Principal)
- 1998 to 2010 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (Project Team Leader/Principal)
- 1999 to 2003 US Open Tennis Championships (Project Team Leader/Principal)
- 1999 to 2002 Australian Open Tennis Championships (Project Team Leader/Principal)
- 2000 Sydney Olympic & Paralympics Games (Project Team Leader/Principal)
- 2001 to 2005 The Championships, Wimbledon (Project Team Leader/Principal)
- 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games (Project Team Leader/Principal)
- 2004 Athens Olympics & Paralympics Games (Project Team Leader/Principal)
- 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games (Project Team Leader/Principal)
- 2006 Doha Asian Games (Project Team Leader/Principal)
- 2007 ICC World Cup Cricket (Project Team Leader/ Principal)
- 2007 Rio Pan American Games (Operations Consultancy)
- 2008 Beijing Olympic Games (IOC Advisor)
- 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games (Project Team Leader/ Principal)
- 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York (Project Team Leader/Principal)
- 2012 London Olympic Games (Project Team Leader/ Principal)
- 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games (IOC Advisor)
- 2014 Ferrari Racing Days, Sydney (Project Director)
- 2014 to 2018 Beyond the Valley, Victoria (Project Team Leader/ Principal)
- 2014 to 2017 Great Australians Gala Dinner, Melbourne (Event Director)
- 2016 Raggamuffin Music Festival, Auckland (Project Team Leader/ Principal)
- 2017 XI FIP World Polo Championships, Sydney (Event Director)
- 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games (Project Team Leader/Principal)
Craig has been the benefactor of many awards for business management, export and leadership.
In 2012, Craig was asked to join an elite group of experts in his field and become part of the Global Sports Events Index Project. This requires the group to canvass their opinion on what the key indices are in measuring the success of a sporting event. These experts, from over 30 different nationalities, represent a wide range of major stakeholders in the sporting event industry.
