Meet Park Hyatt Sydney’s new general manager
Bastian Germer is Park Hyatt Sydney’s new general manager, joining the 155-room hotel on Sydney Harbour in August.
Originally from Germany, Germer has worked across a variety of luxury hotels, in a variety of positions, over more than 25 years.
Most recently he was general manager of The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, and has previous experience with properties including Raffles Singapore, the Four Seasons in the Maldives, and other Ritz-Carlton properties in Toronto and Osaka.
“To lead Park Hyatt Sydney, right on the harbour’s edge, is something I don’t take lightly,” said Germer.
“The hotel reflects the city’s quiet elegance and its sense of place – that balance of calm, beauty and thoughtful detail.
“Being part of that story, and part of this community, is something I’m truly excited about.”
As well as being located beside a variety of events spaces around Circular Quay, Park Hyatt Sydney has space to host groups of between 20 and 120 across five spaces within the hotel.
Powerhouse CEO stands aside
Powerhouse CEO, Lisa Havilah, has stood aside “following new allegations” related to procurement and governance, according to a statement from the NSW Government.
Interim leadership has been put in place for the cultural institution that is about to launch a second venue in Parramatta with significant event space.
The NSW Government Architect, Abbie Galvin, has been named as the interim CEO for Powerhouse, starting in the role last week, while former CEO of Sydney Opera House, Louise Herron AM, has been announced as a strategic advisor for Powerhouse.
The NSW Government has said Powerhouse Parramatta “is on track” for opening in November as scheduled, despite the leadership changes.
ChristchurchNZ CEO resigns
Ali Adams will leave Christchurch’s economic development agency ChristchurchNZ next month to become pro vice chancellor of global and regional engagement at the University of Nottingham in the UK.
Adams has led ChristchurchNZ, which includes Christchurch’s convention bureau, since early 2022.
“Leaving Christchurch won’t be easy, but I do so with enormous pride in what has been achieved over the past five years,” Adams wrote on LinkedIn, confirming she will leave ChristchurchNZ on October 23.
“I’ve had the privilege of working alongside an exceptional team and outstanding partners across business, government, academia, community organisations and mana whenua.
“Together, we’ve helped build momentum in sectors such as aerospace and health tech, strengthened Christchurch’s reputation on the world stage and cemented its position as one of New Zealand’s leading major events destinations.
“Most of all, I’m proud of the legacy we leave behind. Christchurch is confident, ambitious and full of opportunity.
“ChristchurchNZ is in great shape, the strategy is clear and there is significant momentum still to come.”
ChristchurchNZ is currently recruiting for Adams’ replacement, with applications closing September 21.
