Profiles

LeisureCorp's key executives have extensive hotel management, marina, tourism, hospitality and marketing experience.

Scott Eccleston

Executive Director

Prior to establishing LeisureCorp, Scott Eccleston was Chief Executive Officer of the Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC) from March 1997 through to July 2005

During the eight (8) years at SYC as CEO Scott Eccleston presided over the development of SYC into one of the most successful Yacht Clubs in Australia.

Prior to joining SYC, Scott Eccleston graduated from William Angliss College in 1983 with a Diploma of Hotel Management and joined Rydges Hotels and attained the position of General Manager of Rydges Melbourne.

After seven (7) years with Rydges Hotels, Scott Eccleston joined Price Waterhouse Melbourne as Hospitality Industry Consultant for a term of three (3) years.

Scott Eccleston then relocated to Singapore in 1993 for three (3) years and worked for  numerous major five star hotel groups as a consultant throughout the Asia Pacific region on the development of resorts, hotels and clubs.

Scott returned to Australia in 1996 to consult for Mt.Buller Investments Pty Ltd on their subsequent acquisition of Mt.Buller Ski Resort before commencing as CEO @ SYC.

Renee Greaves

General Manager

With experience in operations and sales and marketing, Renee is a revenue focused, driven leader. Renee's key strengths lie in in corporate, inbound and leisure markets, and she also has extensive contact with local and federal tourism bodies.

Prior to commencing employment with LeisureCorp, Renee was employed by Cbus Property as Director of Sales & Marketing for their portfolio of city and regional hotels and resorts in Victoria and New South Wales.  

Prior to this, Renee spent six (6) years in the position of Assistant Hotel Manager at Australia's only Relais Chateaux hotel, Chateau Yering, Yarra Valley.

In the mid 1990's Renee was employed by Scott Eccleston on the Mt.Buller and Mt. Hotham consulting contracts which spanned over two years.

Renee's studies included a period of three years spent at William Angliss College in the Diploma of Hotel Management course.

Luke Jackson

General Manager Operations

Luke Jackson brings to LeisureCorp a wealth of experience within the Hospitality Industry including owning, managing and consulting to leading hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars both locally and internationally.

Luke oversees the facilitation and administration of the overall Operations of LeisureCorp along with managing the day to day operations of Melbourne Yacht Club Hotel Stage One. 

Luke's industry knowledge, experience and contacts are invaluable.

 

Bianca Garo

Sales and Events Executive

Prior to commencing employment with LeisureCorp, Bianca worked in Rooms Division at Melbourne's leading boutique hotel, Hotel Lindrum.

With a number of years experience in a management capacity, along with various sales roles in both the retail and hospitality sectors, Bianca's experience is diverse and valuable.

Bianca also has an international background which includes both studying and living in Sweden, Switzerland and Germany and speaks fluent German, Swiss and Swedish.

Bianca's studies include a course in Public Relations and Event Management. 

Cheryl Heath

Design Manager

With over 10 years experience, Cheryl has a strong background in the Advertising and Design industry.

Prior to commencing work with LeisureCorp, Cheryl worked with numerous smaller design agencies. She has worked for Sage Creative where her role varied from Account Manager/Production to Business Development Manager. Before joining Sage Creative, Cheryl worked for Frontier Advertising as a Production Manager where she managed the creative team and studio, and also worked on television commercials, radio projects, print and direct mail.

Cheryl's current studies include a Diploma of Interior design at the CATC in Melbourne.