WHO IS WME? WME is an international sports events consultancy lead by Paul Dunphy and comprises of a team of experienced professionals who have backgrounds in both public and private sector major events. Over the past 15 years Paul has gained considerable insights and experience into how major events can raise a city’s international profile, add value to the lives of its people and be a catalyst for economic and infrastructural growth. However, major events can have pitfalls that have negative implications and being aware of these pitfalls can save considerable time, money and embarrassment for a host city. OUR JOB IS TO PUT YOUR CITY ON THE WORLD STAGE WHY WME? Our focus is 100% towards you - the public sector - host cities and countries wishing to bid and host major events Through experience we understand the complexities of major events in the public sector – how to reap rewards and minimize risks Our philosophy is all about adding value to our clients and enhancing the lives of the residents of the host city / country We are results focused and have the evidence to prove it – over 25 major events secured for Auckland [email protected] www.winningmajorevents.com Contact Paul Dunphy +64 27 213 5607 WHAT DOES WME DO? WME provides professional advice to the public sector (cities and governments) on how to win, plan and deliver successful major international sports events. WME provides advice on all stages of the major event lifecycle: Major Event Strategy Development Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Assessments Economic Impact Assessments Risk Analysis and Mitigation Budget Analysis and Development Event Governance Advice Contract and Agreements Advice Sponsorship Procurement and Allocation Event Leverage and Legacy Event Bidding Event Facilitation Event Compliance Event Concept Creation Major Event Operations Sponsorship Activation Event Delivery Post Event Analysis 2012 Volvo Ocean Race Auckland Stopover