Ovolo Hotels, the award-winning boutique designer hotel collection, is continually strengthening their team by adding to their impressive portfolio some of the industry’s best talent. Through hard times, Ovolo Woolloomooloo and Ovolo Nishi has introduced bold new rockstars to the group who will help solidify Ovolo’s standing within the industry.

Ovolo Woolloomooloo bridges heritage and modern luxury, allowing guests to indulge in the rich history of the Woolloomooloo wharf complemented by contemporary designs and tech-savvy inclusions.

Kieron Hunt, the property’s newly appointed General Manager, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from all round the world. Having worked extensively in London, Dubai, China, Japan, and Australia... to name a few. He has spent the last 20 years working for some of the world's biggest and most luxurious brands such as The Murray, Peninsula Hotels, InterContinental Hotels, Hilton Hotels and Chelsea Football Club.

Kieron will work closely alongside newly appointed Food and Beverage General Manager, Adam Leonardi. Adam’s career has taken him to some of Sydney’s most iconic venues including Operations Manager at The Crown, as well as Food and Beverage Manager at the Accor and the Pullman Hotels.

There can be no better duo to direct Ovolo’s signature Sydney venue, Woolloomooloo, out of lockdown and towards the unrivalled status of being the number one Boutique Hotel in Sydney.

Further down South, the cosy and artistic Ovolo Nishi is joined by Gabriel Polias, their newest General Manager. Using his experience as Hotel Manager at the Sofitel Hotel and Director of Operations at the Mariott, Gabriel is shaping Canberra’s latest luxury boutique hotel and Ovolo’s most sustainable and architecturally innovative property. His goal has always been to further his career within an international hotel brand and working with Ovolo has only helped him further achieve that goal.

Just as Sydney has gained a new dynamic duo for Ovolo Woolloomooloo, Canberra has also gained their own: Gabriel now works alongside newly appointed Executive chef, Matthew Bentley.

Chef Bentley brings an unparalleled knowledge of Modern European cooking and baking. He is passionate about seeking and utilising quality local seasonal produce. Bringing experience from across Europe and the United Kingdom, Matthew has worked globally in 5-star properties and Michelin- starred restaurants. Including Restaurant Vermeer and Restaurant De Moerbei in the Netherlands, and Hotel Lindrum Mgallery by Sofitel in Melbourne. In his new role, Matthew leads Canberra’s only refined vegetarian dining experience, Monster Kitchen and Bar. With his experience as well as strong working knowledge of Asian cuisines, he is sure to have major contributions to Monster’s rich French and Japanese inspired flavours.

“We are thrilled to be bringing a wealth of experience and talent to the group at a time when we are inviting guests back to our hotels. We feel incredibly fortunate to be able to attract such high Calibre senior management”, says Ovolo’s Director of Operations Australia, Wayne Taranto.