Greg Sleigh

Greg Sleigh has claims to the best job in Australia, being responsible for the commercialisation of the ‘Most Beautiful Stadium in the World’.

In his role as the General Manager, Commercial at Optus Stadium, he manages the portfolios of Event Procurement, Sales, Marketing, Media, Tourism, Membership and Partnerships.

Opened in 2018 and having played host to more than 9 million event attendees, Optus Stadium continues to receive international acclaim, for its stunning architecture and Fans First approach to event delivery.

Internationally, the Stadium was awarded ‘Most Beautiful Sports Facility in the World’ at the 2019 Prix Versailles and 2022 Venue of the Year at the Stadium Business Awards in Manchester and has won the title of Austadium Stadium of the Year every year since it opened.

In addition to an annual event schedule featuring 23 AFL matches, cricket tests and the Big Bash season, Greg has overseen the negotiation and delivery of the cream of international sports and entertainment events to Perth since 2018 including:

• The 2021 AFL Grand Final (Australian Superbowl)
• Australian exclusive Coldplay ‘Music of the Spheres’ Tour 2023.
• WWE Elimination Chamber PLE 2024.
• Concerts featuring Taylor Swift, Eminem, Ed Sheeran, P!NK, U2, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Queen and Guns n Roses.
• International football tours featuring Manchester United, AC Milan, Chelsea FC, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, AS Roma, Aston Villa and Leeds United.

Prior to arriving in Perth, Greg filled a similar role for thirteen years at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium, playing a central role in securing global sports and entertainment acts for Sydney, including European football powerhouses Manchester United, Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Arsenal, as well as appearances by AC/DC, Foo Fighters, Guns ‘N Roses, Adele, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran.