” I am happy to depart the role with the Association in an extremely strong place– in terms of advocacy, member advantages, financial strength and basic Association strength.
Elected as part of the Associations recent member election, Harwood replaces outbound President and Lancemore Group CEO, Julian Clark, who makes method after 7 years at the helm. Clark stated he would continue to deal with the Association to guarantee a seamless transition both to the new National Council and to help in the amalgamation with Tourism Accommodation Australia.
” We likewise have the ongoing defend more government assistance for our sector to get us through the effect of COVID and we need to make sure that we continue to develop the profile of our fantastic industry, along with the skills of our individuals and the labor force needed moving forward.
Mentioning her election, Harwood said she was happy to be stepping in to the role of President throughout a time of memorable difficulty and change for the lodging sector.
Outgoing Accommodation Association President, Julian Clark.
Clark stated it had actually been a privilege to lead the industry over the previous 7 years.
” We are moving into the key stages of the proposed merger with the Australian Hotels Association [and] Tourism Accommodation Association and we need to ensure development continues in the right direction to drive the very best outcomes for our members,” Harwood said.
” On behalf of the Council and our members, I would like to acknowledge the significant contribution of Julian Clark throughout his time as President. He can and must be very happy with his effect in advancing the advancement of our Association and awareness of the importance and needs of Australias Accommodation sector.”
IHG Hotels and Resorts SVP and Managing Director Japan, Australasia and Pacific, Leanne Harwood.
Harwood brings 25 years experience in the hospitality market to complement her brand-new post, consisting of the past 16 in different functions all over the world with IHG.
Additional posts during this time have consisted of 2 years working with Clark on the Accommodation Association National Council, which followed 2 years on the Board of Tourism Accommodation Australia.
History has been made at the Lodging Association, with IHG Hotels and Resorts SVP and Managing Director Australasia, Japan and Pacific, Leanne Harwood, chosen as the Associations very first female President.
Accommodation Association CEO, Richard Munro
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Harwood assumed her brand-new position today and has actually now started in the role.
The relocate to choose Harwood comes one week after Richard Munro went back to the Association as its new CEO two years after departing from the exact same function.
” I am also happy with the steadfast advocacy work that Dean Long and the team have done to attempt and assist our market throughout this pandemic, which has thrown up difficulty after difficulty. As we all know, there is plenty more to do and the team and inbound Council are ready to continue our necessary advocacy in the months ahead before the full amalgamation.”
