Quest Apartment Hotels has strengthened its senior financial team with two new appointments as the company prepares for sustained growth.

The largest serviced apartment operator in Australasia has welcomed two new members to its financial business unit this month, with Mishca Davis appointed Head of Finance (Hotels) and Shiran Olagama joining the team as a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.

Quest will open 37 new properties by 2026 in Australia, with five already under construction. A further four hotels are set to open in New Zealand over the next twelve months.

Kamal Atal, Chief Finance and Commercial Officer, said the new appointments signify Quest’s commitment to streamlining this next phase of growth through a clear focus on key talent acquisition and retention, and support Quest’s vision to be recognised as the preferred franchising provider with a proven track record in securing franchisee success and increasing the value of their locally owned and operated businesses.

“Quest’s development pipeline and 5-star Australian Franchise Rating score stem from our focus on financial excellence for the group and value creation for business owners”, said Kamal.

“Sound financial planning and management is a key pillar in Quest’s sustained business success and that is supported by our dedicated and highly experienced corporate team."

“I’m delighted to welcome both Mishca and Shiran to our financial business unit as we work together to map out the financial future of Quest, both domestically and abroad.”

Mishca Davis is a member of Chartered Accountants in Australia and holds a double degree from Monash University, majoring in accounting, statistics and psychology, and joins Quest with more than thirteen years’ experience in high level asset management for hotels and commercial properties in Australia. In her role with Quest, Mishca will work closely with hotels to ensure sound financial management and compliance.

“I look forward to utilising my skills in property finance to streamline and elevate Quest’s performance, achieving tangible growth outcomes and ensuring that as a team we remain the very best at what we do”, said Mishca.

Shiran Olagama is also a Monash University graduate and has been a CPA for ten years. Joining Quest from Australian Unity, Shiran’s role will focus on expanding the analytical capacity of the finance team to best support individual business units, leveraging efficiencies and driving future growth.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Quest team during a period of significant growth and look forward to being part of this exciting next phase in the network's journey”, said Shiran.