SKYE Suites has announced the appointment of Barbara Liu as Director of Finance for the group.
Barbara comes to SKYE Suites with over 16 years finance experience, having worked across various senior finance roles with different brands under the ACCOR portfolio, Accor Invest Hotel Portfolio, The Ovolo Group. She has managed various complex projects including hotel pre-opening as the Financial Controller and hotel integration as the Project Manager.
On top of her finance background, she has gained years of strong operational skills in both Singapore and Australia.
With a sought after resume including being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Masters in Professional Accounting (UNSW), a higher diploma in hotel management from the Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre (SHATEC) followed by a Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) at the prestigious Les Roches Hotel Management School in Switzerland, she’s an incredible asset for SKYE Suites.
“Securing Barbara with her incredible skills and knowledge of the hotel industry has been a great coup for us as we ramp up our growth plans for the group, she’s a perfect fit for the team,” said David Bowen, Head of Hotels Australia.
She has twice won the HM award as Finance Associate of the Year in 2018 and highly commended Finance Associate of the Year in 2017.
“I’m delighted to join SKYE Suites. I’ve been watching their growth and am excited with the opportunities this role offers me. I know I’ll be able to use my skills within the group to make my mark. The team I’m working with possess great energy and have welcomed me into the SKYE Suites family,” said Barbara.
