Nesuto is pleased to announce the following appointments as the hotel and apartment brand focuses its growth strategy across its Australia and New Zealand operations.  

John Bristowe has been promoted to Director of Operations Australia and New Zealand.  

John joined Nesuto in September 2018 and has been instrumental in restructuring the group’s New Zealand business and developing strategic relationships. 

John's new role will see him overseeing the operations of all Nesuto’s Australia and New Zealand properties, including the opening of Nesuto Docklands in early 2023, supporting property managers with day-to-day operations and implementing guest service and operating standards across the group.  

Nikita Beresnev has been appointed Commercial Director Australia and New Zealand. 

Nikita joined Nesuto in September 2018 as Director of Revenue Australia and New Zealand. Nikita championed Nesuto’s rebranding including distribution and digital marketing strategies and forged strong relationships with across sales, marketing, operations, and distribution partnerships.  

Nikita is the main point of contact for Revenue Management, Sales, Marketing, including social, and Distribution for Nesuto.   

Lee Johnson has been promoted to Human Resources and Training Manager Australia and New Zealand.  

Lee joined Nesuto in early 2019 as Learning and Development Manager and Relief Hotel Manager. Lee spent his first year with the group working across Australia and New Zealand in leadership positions. He created the group’s brand signature service ethos and in-house training program, Make the Call, which has been rolled out to empower teams to deliver great guest experiences.   

In his new role, Lee will be responsible for all Human Resource-related matters across Australia and New Zealand, training, and development opportunities, assisting with mentoring team members and ensuring Nesuto ‘stays real’. 

Daiwa Living Nesuto CEO Mark Ronfeldt said, “I could not be prouder of our Nesuto team over the past two years. They have risen to the pandemic challenges with determination and professionalism, and we are delighted to acknowledge the hard work of John, Nikita, and Lee with their promotions. Our goal for the group is to grow our business and our people, so with John, Nikita and Lee appointed in their new roles we can look towards an exciting future for Nesuto.” 

“Teamwork makes the dream work and it’s been humbling to see the Nesuto team across Australia and New Zealand, coming together for success. My heartfelt congratulations to our entire Nesuto team whom I greatly admire and am grateful for their commitment to the ongoing growth and success of the business in the region,” concluded Mark. 

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