OUR STORY
Operating since 2008, RD Events is a WA based event management & consultancy provider. We work with clients to evolve existing events, develop new event concepts and effectively manage their event asset. The team at RD Events have an appreciation for designing, developing and managing outstanding city and regional based events throughout Australia.
Our focus is on overall and operational event management and we have the capacity to go large scale. This includes event ideation to design, budget management, full site management, the development of risk management and compliance documentation, volunteer management, traffic management, HVM (hostile vehicle mitigation), along with key stakeholder and supplier relationships. Our aim is to develop and produce professionally organised events that showcase the area in which they are held and perfectly align with client brand and budget requirements. RD Events are in a position to provide you with the complete integrated solution. This is what we do best!
Our qualified and passionate core team of 9 brings over 150 years of collective event industry experience. We also have a team of 150 skilled casual event crew who assist us throughout the year with our events.
MEET THE TEAM
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Chris has been involved in event management in WA since 1995 and has lead over 350 of Perth’s largest events.
Starting his first Management company at 22 years old, he has worked on State, National, and International public events plus, Commonwealth and Olympic qualifying sports events, which gives Chris insight to the best operators in Australia and around the world.
Chris has a critical understanding of the process and protocol in the execution of large scale and challenging projects with specialised experience in concept development, project planning, statutory approval documentation, risk management and resourcing.
In recent years, Chris has expanded the RDE business to include cultural, arts and expo events and is regarded as a leader in the planning and execution of major events across Australia.
Chris Letts
Managing Director
Jason has over 30 years of experience in the sport and event industry. He has a unique skill set having extensive experience working in and across government as well as the governance and management of State Sporting Associations. During his time with Paddle WA and Surf Life Saving WA he was responsible for managing State, National and World Championship events.
Directly prior to joining RD Events, Jason was Event Director of the 2023 ICF Ocean Racing World Championships which was held between Fremantle and Scarborough Beach. This was the first time that the event had been held in Australia.​
Jason’s role of General Manager at RD Events has him overseeing the day to day operations, business systems and employee management. Jason is also hands on come event day. In the past 12 months he has been the Event Manager for the WA Day regional events (Busselton, Dampier and Newman) in June 2024, Course Manager for the Perth Running Festival and Site Manager at WA Day and Telethon.
Jason Wright
General Manager
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Neil has been an Event Manager at RD Events for the last 5 years with a proven track record in executing major events.
A strong advocate for seamless event delivery and detailed planning, Neil’s strengths include event operations and logistics, traffic management and planning, supplier and infrastructure procurement, budget management, client liaison & stakeholder engagement.
Neil lived and worked in China for 6 years working with local race organisers on some of China’s biggest running races.
Neil Fraser
Senior Event Manager
& Partnership Manager
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Katie brings fifteen years of high level event management and marketing knowledge from some of Australia’s most trusted and well known brands.
Katie is an expert in strategic community and customer experience. She also has over 20 years of insight around large scale business management, corporate entities, leading large teams, volunteer and participant management, managing multi million dollar budgets, internal and external communication, marketing, brand management, risk management, safety and compliance.
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Katie strives to build brands through well thought out and strategically delivered event experiences.
Katie Mason
Event & Marketing
Manager
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Kelsie holds over a decade of event industry experience ranging from local government to regional food and wine festivals.
Kelsie delivers behind the scenes logistics with attention to detail and her creative energy brings attendees incredible experiences. Kelsie’s expertise lies in compliance, event operations, logistics, stakeholder relationships, sizeable budgets, community engagement, and event administration.
A lover of the outdoors, she holds a special interest in cultural and arts festivals, tourism, and sport events.
Kelsie Koontz
Event Manager
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Breanna has 8 years of experience in event management and a decade of experience within the hospitality industry, Her professional background covers diverse sectors, including higher education, local government, and sports and entertainment.
Bree holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Tourism, and Events. She is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in staffing, course development, and the successful management of volunteers and participants.
Breanna Moore
Event Manager
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Carlya brings a vast background in tourism with her experience as a Tour Guide and Operations and Logistics Manager. She also has a passion for participation events and events for a cause.
With a decade of experience working on events, Carlya has a keen eye for detail and has a strong track record of large scale event project management.
She has worked on major projects with high stake media, well known charity entities and large budgets, along with the coordination of key stakeholders and suppliers.
Carlya Bell
Event Manager
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Darren manages all the ins and outs of our warehouse, event logistics and resources. With over 30 years of event experience under his belt, Darren has extensive knowledge in site and site crew management, site builds and large scale logistical management.
Darren is an expert in site mapping and design. His in depth understanding of the industry makes him able to efficiently resource any event on any scale and keep the seamless running of our events in progress.
Darren Letts
Logistics & Warehouse
Manager
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Jack has over a 10 years of experience with large scale events and leading large teams. Jack’s specialty is managing our HVM (hostile vehicle mitigation) which involves the coordination of a large number of vehicles and team.
The implementation of HVM ensures the safety of event patrons attending our events.
Jack works with high level stakeholders to coordinate HVM plans into place, with a strong focus on risk and compliance for all events requiring our HVM services.
Jack Letts
Event & HVM
Coordinator
