Accor, the world leading hospitality group, have announced the appointments of eight new General Managers in their hotels across Australia.

At the Playford Adelaide – MGallery by Sofitel, Maurits de Graeff has been appointed new General Manager. Maurits most recently held the position of General Manager at Mantra Macarthur and prior to this, he was the Chief Executive Officer at Jamala Wildlife Lodge. Maurits has also been the General Manager at Hotel Realm Canberra, Burbury Hotel Canberra and Diamant Hotel Canberra.

At the Novotel Perth Langley, Brad Coelho has been appointed General Manager. Brad spent the last fifteen years in the Eastern states in senior management roles, working across Front Office and Food & Beverage divisions at multiple hotel brands including Event Hospitality, Stamford Hotels & Resorts and Novotel Melbourne on Collins. His most recent position was Regional General Manager for RACT Destinations based at Freycinet Lodge in Tasmania.

Nikki Little has been appointed General Manager at ibis Sydney Airport. Most recently she held the position of General Manager at Ronald McDonald House Westmead and prior to this she was the General Manager at All Seasons Crows Nest, ibis Thornleigh and The Sebel Manly Beach. In the past, Nikki was Director of Sales & Marketing at Accor’s Darling Harbour hotels and Mercure Sydney International Airport.

At exciting new Perth hotel, The Adnate - Art Series Perth, Craig Kelmar has been appointed General Manager. Craig recently held the position of General Manager at Mercure Broome and has worked in several secondment roles across Western Australia whilst holding the position of Rooms Division Manager at Novotel Langley Perth.

Larrissa Holdsworth has been appointed General Manager at Mantra Midtown in Brisbane. Most recently, Larrissa was leading the team at Peppers Seaport Hotel and prior to this, she was the General Manager at Mantra One Sandy Bay Hobart.

The Mantra St Kilda Road in Melbourne welcomes Andrew Walling as its new General Manager. Prior to this Andrew worked at Mantra on Jolimont as General Manager for over two years.

Mamta Chauhan has been appointed General Manager at ibis Budget Enfield. Mamta started her Accor journey in 2015 as Front Office All Rounder and in 2016 was promoted to Assistant Manager role. She previously worked within the Employment Service sector for various companies.

At the ibis Budget Newcastle, Rachael Kolmajer has been appointed General Manager. Rachael was previously Assistant Manager at ibis Budget Newcastle and prior to this, she held the position of Food & Beverage Supervisor at Mercure Newcastle Airport.

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