Anthony Prendergast Email & Phone Number

Bangkok Metropolitan Area

Hong Kong Sar

•Lead the commercial function in the APAC region•Combine analysis, loyalty experience and knowledge to help develop and optimise design of loyalty promotions•Led forecasting and stock delivery planning to a promotion in New Zealand to help ensure the promotion margin was 20% higher than budget•Used existing network of contacts to open up business opportunities in Malaysia

Hong Kong Sar

Established new function to focus on forecasting and delivery planning during loyalty programs. • Successfully recruited high calibre analysts to supply dedicated forecasting support to loyalty programs across APAC. • Work with regional business heads, sales and account leads to optimise loyalty programs with a focus on maximising revenue and profit while still achieving client goals

Hong Kong

• Work with regional managers and sales teams across Hong Kong, South East Asia and Pacific to optimise new and existing business opportunities, managing risk, and ensuring business strategy is implemented • Work with sales team and account managers to develop commercially viable and effective short term retail loyalty programs• Analyse weekly sales forecast alongside retailer sales data and provide recommendations to react to changes in demand • Lead weekly operations meeting to… Show more • Work with regional managers and sales teams across Hong Kong, South East Asia and Pacific to optimise new and existing business opportunities, managing risk, and ensuring business strategy is implemented • Work with sales team and account managers to develop commercially viable and effective short term retail loyalty programs• Analyse weekly sales forecast alongside retailer sales data and provide recommendations to react to changes in demand • Lead weekly operations meeting to review performance of programs and highlight potential financial risks• Manage stock ordering and delivery process during loyalty programs. Work with account managers and clients to manage inventory levels• Work with account managers and clients to optimise loyalty program performance Show less

Hong Kong Sar

•Optimised hotel’s online performance which saw an increase in online room nights from 30% to 50% of overall mix and contributed to an increase in average room rate •Successfully led the reservations team in transition from an external call centre •Assisted the sales team to develop better group quoting strategy resulting in significantly lower group wash •Reviewed corporate and wholesale production and recommended changes to improve materialisation

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

• Responsible for revenue management and distribution strategy of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square (428 rooms)• Analysis and preparation of room revenue budgets• Worked closely with sales team and General Manager to develop and implement corporate and leisure pricing structures• Worked with reservations and sales teams to improve group reservation process• Provide training and advice for new revenue managers in Bangkok as well as implementing a regular Bangkok revenue manager’s… Show more • Responsible for revenue management and distribution strategy of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square (428 rooms)• Analysis and preparation of room revenue budgets• Worked closely with sales team and General Manager to develop and implement corporate and leisure pricing structures• Worked with reservations and sales teams to improve group reservation process• Provide training and advice for new revenue managers in Bangkok as well as implementing a regular Bangkok revenue manager’s meeting• Played an important role in the recent installation of Opera PMS and interface with TARS• Successfully completed Accor RM Pro Training Show less

• Responsible for day to day revenue management of MGallery Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains (212 rooms) and Mercure Canberra (128 rooms)• Devised and implemented strategies that help deliver sustained RevPAR growth at both properties• Successfully implemented Accor standard revenue streams at Mercure Canberra• Work closely with reservations teams to implement new rates and promotions• Executed successful promotions with sales and marketing teams• Developed strong… Show more • Responsible for day to day revenue management of MGallery Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains (212 rooms) and Mercure Canberra (128 rooms)• Devised and implemented strategies that help deliver sustained RevPAR growth at both properties• Successfully implemented Accor standard revenue streams at Mercure Canberra• Work closely with reservations teams to implement new rates and promotions• Executed successful promotions with sales and marketing teams• Developed strong relationships with online, wholesale and government partners Show less

Sydney, Australia

• Implemented new practices to improve accuracy of EZ RMS forecasting• Developed understanding of revenue management fundamentals including forecasting, planning and reporting

Australia

A two year programme for high potential Managers who have a demonstrated ability to learn quickly and want to enhance their leadership skills across a range of locations and disciplines at Accor hotels.

• Gave structure to front office team by developing and implementing procedures • Provided strong support for all hotel departments