Craig Hooley

COO, Oaks Hotels & Resorts, Australia & New Zealand at AVANI Hotels and Resorts

Craig is a seasoned hotel leader with a proven track record in senior leadership roles within the Australasia region; as well as in leading successful multi-branded development, opening and re-branding operations in the mature markets of the United Kingdom, Ireland and Hong Kong.

Prior to joining Minor Hotels, Craig held a General Manager role with Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, representing the company in both Sydney and Hong Kong. In addition to sound experience in operations and commercial, Craig also brings with him a solid human resources background, having held regional HR leadership roles. With a keen interest in developing future hoteliers, Craig is currently a board member of Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA).