Meet the Team
Marc Sleeman
CEO
Marc has over 30 years experience in tourism, both in private industry and local government including roles in general management, marketing and sales with responsibility for strategic planning, events, visitor services and stakeholder engagement.
E: ceo@gwmtourism.com.au
Georgia Bennett
Marketing Manager
Georgia is a marketing and project management professional with a Bachelor of Business from Monash University. As Marketing Manager at Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism, she leads the region’s marketing across campaigns, PR, content and visitor collateral, working closely with industry partners to grow visitation. Georgia has spent five years championing the regional visitor economy, previously with Wimmera Mallee Tourism through Wimmera Southern Mallee Development before it merged with the Grampians.
E: marketing@gwmtourism.com.au
Katy Gilmore
Business Manager
Katy brings over 20 years’ experience across tourism, hospitality and the wine industry, with a strong background in operations, marketing, stakeholder engagement and business support. Her hands-on experience with leading regional businesses such as Pomonal Estate and SubRosa Wine, combined with her passion for regional tourism, makes her a fantastic addition to the GWMT team.
E: business@gwmtourism.com.au
Ian Gumela
Wimmera Mallee Partnerships Manager
Ian is an accomplished professional in the tourism industry. He previously served as the Park Manager at Breeze Holiday Park in Halls Gap and has a strong background in tourism, management and customer service. Known for his strong communication skills he is excited about building strong partnerships with new members of the visitor economy in the Wimmera Mallee.
E: wmpartnerships@gwmtourism.com.au
Nicole Potter
Administration Coordinator
Nicole brings 24 years of experience in education to the GWMT team, along with strong organisational, interpersonal and professional skills. Her diverse background has equipped her with a broad range of transferable skills, a collaborative approach and a genuine love of learning. In her administration role, Nicole draws on these strengths to support the team and its work with the region’s tourism industry. A long-time supporter of local tourism businesses, Nicole also brings a personal appreciation of the visitor experience, having travelled extensively across Australia with her family in their caravan. These experiences have given her a keen understanding of tourism from a visitor’s perspective and a genuine appreciation for the businesses and communities that make regional tourism special.
E: admin@gwmtourism.com.au
