Director And Co-Founder
Current
Jul 2019 - Present
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CEO at Polynesian Spa / Company Director / Hospitality professional
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Kana Beverages
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CEO at Polynesian Spa / Company Director / Hospitality professional
Location
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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Gert Taljaard is listed as CEO at Polynesian Spa / Company Director / Hospitality professional at Kana Beverages, based in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Gert Taljaard.
Gert Taljaard previously worked as Director and Co-founder at Kana Beverages and Chief Executive Officer at Polynesian Spa. Gert Taljaard studied at Hoerskool Menlopark.
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About Gert Taljaard
30 years experience in hospitality in South Africa and New Zealand.CEO of internationally acclaimed Polynesian Spa in Rotorua, New Zealand since 2015. Successfully redeveloped the food and beverage offering within the business and revamped the deluxe bathing experience to enhance the customer experience. Navigated the effects of the Covid pandemic through reshaping the business and focusing on delivering shareholder outcomes in a disrupted market. Rebuilt the business into a leaner, more efficient operation exiting the pandemic, driving positive outcomes for all stakeholders. Introduced new wellness products into the business in order to leverage the market.Former Chairperson for Rotorua Tourism Investment Partnership Inc, a PPP with Rotorua Economic Development in promoting the destination.Former Chairperson of Rotorua Hotel Sector for Tourism Industry Association of NZ from 2012 to 2015.Sudima Hotels Hotel of the Year Award Winner 2013 and 2014 – Best performing hotel in the group for 2 years running.Previously Area General Manager for Sudima Hotels , responsible for Sudima Hamilton & also Sudima Lake Rotorua Hotels in 2013-2015Owner and Managing Director of Kana Beverages Ltd - bringing quality beverage offerings to NZ www.kanabeverages.co.nz
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9 roles · 36 years
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Chief Executive Officer
Current
Mar 2015 - Present
General Manager
Sudima Lake Rotorua And Sudima Hamilton
Feb 2013 - Mar 2015
General Manager
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Feb 2011 - Jan 2013
Operations Manager
Sudima Hotels New Zealand
Oct 2006 - Feb 2011
Rooms Division Manager
Carlton Hotel Auckland
2003 - 2006
~3 yrs
Front Office Manager
Carlton Hotel Auckland
2001 - 2003
~2 yrs
Hotelier
Southern Sun Hotels
1996 - 2001
~5 yrs
Management Development Programme Followed By Various Middle Management Positions
1991 - 1996
~5 yrs
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Gert Taljaard education
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Hoerskool Menlopark
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What company does Gert Taljaard work for?
Gert Taljaard works for Kana Beverages.
What is Gert Taljaard's role at Kana Beverages?
Gert Taljaard is listed as CEO at Polynesian Spa / Company Director / Hospitality professional at Kana Beverages.
Where is Gert Taljaard based?
Gert Taljaard is based in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand while working with Kana Beverages.
What companies has Gert Taljaard worked for?
Gert Taljaard has worked for Kana Beverages, Polynesian Spa, Sudima Lake Rotorua And Sudima Hamilton, Sudima Lake Rotorua, and Sudima Hotels New Zealand.
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Gert Taljaard studied at Hoerskool Menlopark.
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