AccorHotels has announced several new appointments in Australia and New Zealand.
Stephen Gould has been appointed to the position of General Manager, Sofitel Wellington. Tasked with opening this brand new property, Stephen held various roles with AccorHotels over the years, beginning at the Mercure Dunedin. In 2008, Stephen was appointed Director of Rooms, Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa before relocating to Sofitel So Bangkok in 2011 as Director of Rooms and EAM. Stephen’s most recent position was Resident Manager, Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok.
Jonathan Dean has been appointed to the position of General Manager, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square and ibis Christchurch. Jonathan first joined AccorHotels in 2006 as Business Development Manager, Novotel Canberra. He assumed the role of General Manager, Mercure Capricorn Resort Yeppoon before moving to his most recent position as General Manager, Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach.
Mark Wilkinson has been appointed to the position of General Manager, Sofitel Noosa Resort. Mark commenced with AccorHotels in 2002 as Executive Assistant Manager and Food and Beverage Manager, Novotel Palm Cove Resort before his first General Manager appointment at Sofitel Queenstown in 2005. He later became General Manager, Novotel Twin Waters before moving to Mercure and Ibis Brisbane in 2012. His most recent role was General Manager, Pullman and Mercure Brisbane King George Square.
Ajay Vaid has been appointed to the position of General Manager, Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach. Joining AccorHotels in 2003, Ajay completed AccorHotels Emerging Leader Program and was appointed his first General Manager position in 2009 at Ibis Styles Kalgoorlie. Ajay later became General Manager, Novotel Atrium Darwin before moving in 2015 to his most recent role as General Manager, Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple and Resort and Spa.
Michael Daviss has been appointed to the position of General Manager, Pullman Brisbane King George Square. Michael joined AccorHotels in 1999 and has held numerous operational roles across Darwin, Sydney and Brisbane. In 2013, Michael was appointed General Manager, Novotel Sydney Parramatta before moving to his most recent role as General Manager, Novotel Sydney Central.
Phil Richards has been appointed to the position of General Manager, Pullman Bunker Bay Resort. Starting his career with AccorHotels in 1990 working in hotel operations at Novotel Langley. In 1996 Phil was progressed to Executive Assistant Manager/Operations Manager at the Ibis Perth before being appointed his first General Manager position at the property in 2001. In 2008, Phil was moved to his current role as Regional Director of Sales and Marketing WA.
