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Perth Stadium names Paatsch as COO

Under-construction Australian venue Perth Stadium has appointed Brad Paatsch as its new chief operating officer.

According to the West Australian, Paatsch will join stadium management firm VenuesLive Management Services as second-in-charge to chief executive Mike McKenna.

Paatsch previously served as general manager of strategic projects at AFL Aussie rules football club Freemantle Dockers, and was the team’s key representative for development, design and commercial discussions at the new stadium.

Scheduled to open in March 2018, the multi-purpose Perth Stadium will have a capacity of 60,000 and be capable of hosting AFL matches, as well as cricket, football, rugby union, rugby league and live entertainment events.

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