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The Accommodation Association of Australia has two new Council members with Sarah Derry and Paul Hutton joining as member representatives of Accor and the Hilton group respectively.Sarah Derry is CEO Accor Pacific and has almost 30 years of hospitality experience, working for international hotel companies and excelling in her early career in operations. She owned and operated her own successful business for over 10 years before joining Accor as Head of Talent and Culture. As CEO Accor Pacific, she is responsible for continuing Accor’s growth trajectory in the Pacific, and building on the existing presence of its brands, loyalty network and talent.
Paul Hutton is the Head of Australasia for the Hilton Group. He is a 37-year hospitality industry veteran who has recently returned to Australia, having spent the past four years as Hilton’s Regional Head of Southeast Asia where he built a robust leadership team and oversaw significant portfolio growth.
Quotes attributable to Accommodation Association President Leanne Harwood:
“We are pleased to welcome Sarah Derry and Paul Hutton to the Council as we move into this important period of recovery and rebuilding for our sector and work continues towards the proposed amalgamation with Tourism Accommodation Australia.”
“On behalf of the Council and the Association, I would also like to thank outgoing Councillors Heidi Kunkel and Simon McGrath for their contribution and leadership during their years of service as Councillors including during the past two years which have been the most difficult time our industry has faced.”
“The Council is united in our purpose of delivering for members through strengthening our sector including as we recover from the challenges of COVID, growing the demand drivers for business and helping our members meet the immediate challenges presented by the labour and skills crisis. Now more than ever we need to be smart in our advocacy, strategic in our effort and united in our focus.”