Lesley Pincombe will be taking over as president and CEO of the Rogers Centre Ottawa, according to a news release Wednesday.
Pincombe was most recently vice-president of sales, business and major events at Ottawa Tourism, where she played a role in bringing the 2025 world junior hockey championship to Ottawa.
“I am incredibly proud to succeed Nina Kressler and build upon the legacy and stewardship she has left at the Rogers Centre Ottawa,” said Pincombe in the release. “Leading this extraordinary team forward is an honour, and I am committed to continuing our work alongside our industry partners to attract business events to Ottawa and grow the visitor economy.”.
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As president and CEO, Pincombe will continue to cultivate strong relationships with the community, hoteliers, government officials and industry stakeholders, according to the release.
“Lesley brings a wealth of experience, a deep understanding of our industry, and a bold vision for the future,” said Jim Armour, chair of the board with Rogers Centre Ottawa. “Her leadership will be instrumental as we continue to elevate the centre’s role as a premier destination for events and a cornerstone of our community.”
Pincombe graduated from the Algonquin College hospitality program and is a certified convention and event planner. She is a past Forty Under 40 recipient and most recently was honoured with the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal for her contributions to Canada.
She joins Rogers Centre Ottawa as business travel has yet to recover from the hit it took during the pandemic. In December, outgoing CEO Kressler said the facility was at about 90 per cent of 2019 levels but that international markets were proving successful.
