Robert Bates-Smith Email & Phone Number

Perth, Australia

Rob Bates-Smith offers a unique expertise to mixed-use developments, garnered from a diverse 20-year history in International hospitality and project management. At Place Development he specialises in precinct strategy & rollout, curation of tenancy mix, concept design and development (food, beverage, retail and public spaces), project management and delivery, retail leasing strategy & negotiations, facilitating the transition to operation and stakeholder engagement. Rob’s valuable skillset also includes OSE procurement, policy, procedure and systems development, compliance, wide-ranging operations, brand development, on premise strategy, wholesale and distribution. In his previous role, Rob managed the tenancy curation, place making strategy, development and delivery for Hibernian Place & The Westin Perth – a high-profile, iconic mixed- use precinct in Perth’s CBD. It followed his drive and involvement in delivering Australia’s first Aloft Hotel in 2017. Always an innovator with an entrepreneurial prowess, Rob was a founding partner of several successful food, beverage and retail ventures and strives for the best results in each and every one of the world-class projects he collaborates on.

Sydney, Australia

Perth, Australia

As Development Manager at BGC Development, Rob Bates-Smith managed the tenancy mix curation, place making strategy and development for both Hibernian Place and The Westin Perth. The project has cemented BGC Development’s reputation for innovative projects with heart that leverage best in class operators. It follows Rob’s active involvement in bringing Australia’s first Aloft Hotel to life with the BGC Development team, whose accumulated experience in unique multi-disciplinary fields allows residential, hospitality, hotels and commercial developments to reach full potential. Rob’s valuable skills and broad expertise in the sector stem from 20 years of international experience. He is proficient in project management, design and development areas (food, beverage, retail and public spaces), as well as OSE procurement, policy, procedure and systems development, compliance, wide-ranging operations, brand development, precinct strategy and retail leasing. Rob has extensive experience in on premise, retail, wholesale and distribution.Rob strives for the best results in each and every one of the world-class projects he collaborates on and prides himself on being agile, outcome-driven and accountable.

Perth, Australia

Perth, Australia