Pinpoint is an enterprise formed specifically to convene the operations of ‘Tasmania’s Taste of Summer’ in 2021.
We are proudly a 100% Tasmanian enterprise and importantly we have a strong commitment to engaging Tasmanian people and utilising Tasmanian products and services wherever possible. Through our focus, energy, and experience, our shared objective is to ensure Hobart's end of year celebration event remains a key part of the state, national and international event calendar now and in the future.
The Co-Founders are experienced tourism, hospitality and event professionals.
Owner and Managing Director of Salters Hire Tasmania, employing over 20 people (in Hobart and Launceston) and trading for over 80 years. Jarrod spent nearly two decades working in Melbourne and abroad, building businesses in education, healthcare, contact centres and technology. Jarrod has extensive corporate governance experience and is the founding Chairman of Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision.
Operator of the Princes Wharf No. 1. Tom has contributed to the management operation of over 200 events at the venue in the past seven years, including significant input and knowledge in the past success of the Taste of Tasmania. Tom has a strong relationship with key suppliers and stakeholders crucial to run an event such as ‘Tasmania's Taste of Summer’. PW1 is a member of TICT, DST, BET and Tom is a Director of Business Events Tasmania and proud member of the Hobart City Council Event Committee and the Venue Management Association (VMA).
Formerly the General Manager of Blundstone Arena, Tasmania’s premier sports and conference hub. Stephen is also a well-known and respected venue manager who has delivered over 500 international and national events including a Cricket World Cup and COAG. He actively engages with stakeholders, develops plans and implements them operationally to deliver successful events on and off-site. Stephen is an Accredited Member of the Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific), International Association of Venue Managers, and representative of the recently formed Live Entertainment Industry Forum.
Managing Director of THN Hospitality Pty Ltd, Chief Executive Officer of Hobart’s The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel and Hadley’s Orient Hotel. Former start-up CEO of Destination Southern Tasmania, Advisor to the Tasmanian Premier in the portfolio areas of Tourism, Events, Hospitality and Sport & Recreation and THA Board Member. Currently Ben is a Director of Cricket Tasmania, the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania (TICT) and start-up tourism and hospitality training organisation Visitor Experience Training (VXT).
Group General Manager of Hobart’s The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel and Hadley’s Orient Hotel. A qualified Chef who has worked in restaurants and hotels around Hobart before spending 12 years in airline catering in Hobart, the Gold Coast and Darwin, including as a Kitchen Manager and Food Services Manager.
