Appointment of new Head for Consulting Division
Karl joined the hospitalitybiz team in September. An experienced senior executive with considerable in-depth knowledge of the Hospitality industry in both small and large companies, working at both board and senior management level. Karl has an impressive record of accomplishment, with the demonstrated ability to effectively lead people to achieve organizational goals.
Karl started his professional life with Intercontinental Hotels Corporation for whom he worked for a period of fourteen years.
He is a seasoned traveller that understands and respects the many different cultures, and speaks a number of languages fluently. Experienced in business start-up, franchise development and implementation, Karl is strong on new concept development and brand positioning. His extensive experience was gained across a wide spectrum of assignments.
He is a seasoned traveller that understands and respects the many different
An excellent leader, he has overseen some of the most demanding business start-ups in various Asian countries over a fifteen-year period.
Karl now spends substantial time researching new ways of managing small to medium sized operations, including their long-term financial capabilities and potential for growth on a domestic and international level.
His most recent assignment was the development of a concept for a new style Wellness Business, based on the Gold Coast. The development included the establishment of a ten-year plan for vertical and horizontal expansion, including the opening of export markets in Asia and Europe and the establishment of the retail franchising system.
Prior to returning to Australia Karl spent many years overseas, fourteen of which were based in Singapore. During the early 1990’s, in his capacity as Executive Vice President, Karl was responsible for the acquisition, set up and management of one of the largest and most successful restaurant franchise operations in South East Asia.
The Singaporean based holding company of this particular franchise is today highlighted on many occasions, as an example of applying Western knowledge and Asian custom to achieve long-term results, which allowed the company to grow and expand across three continents.
Prior to this assignment, in 1987 Karl was the Founding Partner of the first Asian based Hospitality Consultancy firm in Singapore. Now in its twentieth year, the company has become a leader in the Hospitality industry, pioneering new concepts for the industry including the conversion of heritage listed buildings into boutique hotels in Singapore.
Karl has passionately spoken on subjects of “Cultural Difference and Adaptations to the new business environments in Asia,” as well as “Crossing the cultural barrier and creating successful business partnerships between East and West.” Over the years, he has had numerous articles published in newspapers, magazines and trade publications, and is known as an active opinion builder for investors and senior executives in South East Asia and Australia.
In his new role he will oversee the strategic direction of the newly established Consulting Division. Karl is actively looking at the developments in the hotel and tourism sector and the potential of franchising in Australia. His years of experience and knowledge in that field are a great asset to the newly created division at hospitalitybiz.
