The appointment comes on the back of Jeffrey filling the role of acting general manager at the venue for the past five months.
During this time, he has overseen operations of the business, service delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Jeffrey boasts more than 30 years of experience in the travel, hospitality and property development sectors.
He has been with GCCEC for seven years, and previously held the role of executive manager of corporate services at the venue.
“I’m honoured to be given the opportunity to help drive the ongoing success of GCCEC,” says Jeffrey.
“The Gold Coast is an exceptional business and leisure destination, making it an excellent choice for conferences and business events.”