Malcolm has worked in the arts and events area since 1981 and held positions ranging from Box Office Co-ordinator to Sponsorship Manager to General Manager. 

He has worked for organisations including Opera Australia, the Sydney Opera House, Opera New Zealand, SOCOG, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Festival and currently Australian National Maritime Museum. He has freelanced on many other projects including The Phantom of the Opera and Sensation.

While he has a wide range of experience through these organisations the Sydney Festival has been significant having worked on 16 of the 39 Festivals which relies on corporate sponsorship for 40% of its income $19 mill annually.

Malcolm is currently the Head of Foundation and Development at the Australian National Maritime Museum and is working on stragegic partnerships and establishing donor funds for national projects from portfolios across the museum. 

His experience include concieving and producing events and in securing support from the government sector, corporate sector and private supporters.