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 Byron at Byron, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, has made five new appointments ahead of the hotel’s reopening on 1 September following a multi-million-dollar refresh announced earlier this week.

In line with Crystalbrook Collection’s commitment to responsible luxury, the refresh has been made with sustainability in mind, with every effort being made to make use of upcycled, recycled and locally sourced materials.

Resort Operations Manager, Monique Rutene

The role of Resort Operations Manager has been filled by award-winning hotelier Monique Rutene. Rutene joins Byron at Byron from Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley where she worked for six years and held various management roles including Food and Beverage Manager and Conference and Events Manager.

Director of Sales, Sara Coughlan

Sara Coughlan joins Byron at Byron as Director of Sales. Coughlan has been with the hotel group since early 2018 holding the position of Account Director, Leisure responsible for the execution of Crystalbrook Collection’s global Leisure and Luxury Sales strategy. Coughlan has previously worked with luxury brands including Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney, Crystal Cruises, Hotel Sacher Vienna and Burj al Arab, Dubai. With almost 15 years hospitality experience, Coughlan will be responsible for undertaking the lead sales role for Byron at Byron.

Marketing and Communications Manager, Pascale Rocher

Pascale Rocher has been appointed as Marketing and Communications Manager, bringing 10 years’ experience in hospitality, tourism and retail environments to her new position. Most recently in her role as Marketing and Tourism Manager for Ivanhoe Cambridge in Canada, she managed the multi-million-dollar grand opening of Outlet Collection Winnipeg.

Food and Beverage Manager, Karthick Jayavel

Karthick Jayavel joins the team as Byron at Byron’s Food and Beverage Manager, following his recent role as Assistant Food and Beverage Manager for Accor Hotels in Uluru. Jayavel will oversee the food and beverage operations at Byron at Byron, including a new restaurant that will launch in September. 

Human Resources Manager, Angela Harris

The role of Byron at Byron’s Human Resources Manager has been filled by Angela Harris, who previously led talent and culture management at Elements of Byron. Angela brings strengths in connecting and engaging with people to effectively recruit, train and reinforce the vision and values of Crystalbrook Collection. She is passionate about working with employees to create a sustainable workplace, particularly after relocating from Sydney to live in the beautiful Northern Rivers region in NSW.

Commenting on the recent additions to the resort’s leadership team, Julian Moore, General Manager of Byron at Byron says he is “excited to welcome these passionate and talented professionals

to Byron at Byron as it begins a new phase of the resort’s history with an enhanced focus on sustainability and responsible luxury.”