WME is an international sports events consultancy that provides professional advice to cities and governments on how to win, plan, and deliver major international sports events. They help with all aspects of the event lifecycle from initial strategy and bidding through to post-event analysis. Their focus is on maximizing the benefits of events for host cities while minimizing risks. They have helped secure over 25 major events for Auckland and cite Auckland's 7th place ranking in the 2012 Global Sports Cities Index as evidence of their successful approach.

1. OUR JOB IS TO PUT YOUR CITY
ON THE WORLD STAGE
WHO IS WME?
WME is an international sports events consultancy lead by Paul Dunphy and comprises
of a team of experienced professionals who have backgrounds in both public and private
sector major events.
Over the past 15 years Paul has gained considerable insights and experience into how
major events can raise a city’s international profile, add value to the lives of its people
and be a catalyst for economic and infrastructural growth. However, major events can
have pitfalls that have negative implications and being aware of these pitfalls can save
considerable time, money and embarrassment for a host city.
WHAT DOES WME DO?
WHY WME?
WME provides professional advice to the public sector (cities and governments) on how
to win, plan and deliver successful major international sports events.
WME provides advice on all stages of the major event lifecycle:
Major Event Strategy Development
Event Leverage and Legacy
Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility
Assessments
Event Bidding
Economic Impact Assessments
Risk Analysis and Mitigation
Budget Analysis and Development
Event Governance Advice
Contract and Agreements Advice
Sponsorship Procurement
and Allocation
Contact
Paul Dunphy
+64 27 213 5607
2012 Volvo Ocean Race Auckland Stopover
Event Facilitation
Event Compliance
Event Concept Creation
Major Event Operations
Sponsorship Activation
Event Delivery
Post Event Analysis
paul@winningmajorevents.com
www.winningmajorevents.com
Our focus is 100% towards you the public sector - host cities and
countries wishing to bid and host
major events
Through experience we
understand the complexities of
major events in the public sector –
how to reap rewards and minimize
risks
Our philosophy is all about adding
value to our clients and enhancing
the lives of the residents of the
host city / country
We are results focused and have
the evidence to prove it – over 25
major events secured for Auckland

2. OUR JOB IS TO PUT YOUR CITY
ON THE WORLD STAGE
RECENT SUCCESSES
2018
Volvo Ocean Race Auckland Stopover
2017
IMGA World Masters Games
2015
ICC Cricket World Cup – 4 matches
2015
IRB World Junior Championships
2015
FIFA U20 Men’s World Cup
2015
Volvo Ocean Race Auckland Stopover
2014
World Veterans Table Tennis Championships
2013
UCI World BMX Championships
2012
FIA World Rally Championships (New Zealand round)
2012
ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final
2012
Volvo Ocean Race Auckland Stopover
2011
IRB Rugby World Cup - 15 matches
2011
ITU Triathlon World Cup
2010
FIA World Rally Championships (New Zealand round)
2010
ISA World Junior Surfing Championships
2009
FIBA U19 Men's World Basketball Championship
2008
Laser Radial World Championships
2008
FIH Men’s World Hockey Olympic Qualifier
2008
FIFA Under 17 Women's World Cup
2008
ITTF World Junior Table Tennis Championships
2008
Oceania Weightlifting Championships
2008
RS:X World Windsurfing Championships
2008
Tornado World Yachting Championships
2007
International 420 Class World Yachting Champs
2007
New Zealand Touch Rugby Championships
2007
GLOBAL SPORTS
CITIES INDEX 2012
ITTF World Junior Table Tennis Circuit
Auckland placed 7th in the Global
Sports City Index for 2012 according
to the Global Sports Impact (GSI)
Project. The project analyses the
success of cities in attracting major
sports events.
TOP 10 CITIES
1 London
21,843
2 Rio de Janeiro
17,911
3 Moscow
17,867
4 Beijing
13,574
5 Paris
12,575
6 Tokyo
12,078
7 Auckland
7,994
8 Copenhagen
7,718
9 Istanbul
7,422
10 Vancouver
7,144
FIA World Rally Championships - New Zealand round
FIBA U19 Men’s World Basketball Championship
Contact
Paul Dunphy
+64 27 213 5607
paul@winningmajorevents.com
www.winningmajorevents.com