U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announces Dominic McKay as new CEO

Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has announced the appointment of Dominic McKay as its new chief executive. Dominic joined SEC in May from Swiss European Professional Rugby Club (EPCR), where he currently serves as Executive Chairman.

The appointment comes as the SEC enters its 40th anniversary^th this year and accelerate an ambitious growth plan that will see its venues continue to attract the biggest artists and events and deliver significant financial returns to Scotland and Glasgow. The SEC currently spends an estimated £468 million in Glasgow, £304 million in Scotland and £263 million in the UK, illustrating its importance.

Dominic has extensive experience in some of Europe’s most dynamic organizations, including ECPR, where he set new strategies and led the board and executive in the development and growth of the Investec European Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. played an important role. Europe and South Africa. He also served as Chief Executive of Celtic Football Club and Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of the Scottish Rugby Football Union for 13 years, leading the organization’s development into a modern, consumer-focused sports and entertainment business delivering world-class major sporting events tournament. He has also attracted major live entertainment promoters and performers, more than doubling Scottish rugby’s commercial income and regularly ensuring major events and international sporting events are held in front of spectators at Murrayfield National Stadium.

Dominic’s arrival comes at an exciting time for the venue. In 2025 they will welcome seven new names to their impressive show roster, including Ideal Homes, All Energy and the Scottish Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show. The venue will also host the British Society of Hematology, Energy Networks Association and the European Society of Clinical Allergy and Immunology as well as many other conferences and corporate events vital to the city. Preparations have begun for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the SEC will once again build on the success of the 2014 Games by hosting a number of events.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Morag McNeil said: “We are pleased to welcome Dominic as CEO. His joining comes at a very exciting time for the SEC as we shape our campus strategy for the next decade. Dominic brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the SEC from his previous roles at the national and He has an incredibly broad range of strategic, commercial, entertainment and operational experience gained in roles on the international stage. He is a strategic leader with a proven track record of delivering growth, with a genuine focus on customer experience and partnerships.

“The success of the SEC is important to Glasgow and Scotland and Dominic has strong relationships with many of the SEC’s key stakeholders and partners, including our major shareholder Glasgow City Council and the wider family of stakeholders. The whole board looks forward to Working with Dominic to continue our ambitious business plans.”

Dominic McKay says: “I am pleased to join the SEC as CEO as the Board looks to the future to grow the SEC and its iconic venue.

I have been impressed by the board’s ambition and determination to build SEC’s pedigree of excellence into a truly world-class entertainment and events destination with incredible venues; OVO Hydro, SEC Armadillo and SEC Centre.

I look forward to working with the Board and leading the team to develop a new strategy, which includes plans for exciting new developments on campus, while ensuring that the SEC and its venues continue to be a thriving destination for the world’s greatest musicians, performers and international celebrities . national events. SEC has a strong reputation for placing Glasgow and Scotland firmly on the global entertainment stage and delivering an exceptional experience to customers across all venues. I look forward to working with the entire team, the Board and broader stakeholders to develop the future of the SEC. “

Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken said: “Dominic has a stellar track record and will be a true ambassador for the SEC and the city at a critical time for campus.

“He is an experienced strategic leader and I look forward to seeing the impact he will have on the business in the coming years.”