Recognised as a highly entrepreneurial, energetic and pragmatic leader, Rodger's lengthy CV includes CEO and C-suite roles on three continents, in hotel management, development and construction; destination marketing; industry advocacy; gaming; and online technologies. 'Rodger has an uncommon depth and breadth of experience across multiple aspects of hospitality and tourism. That alone differentiates him from most in his field, but it's the focus and passion with which he applies it that really delivers great results for his clients'. TS, 2020.Clients benefit from his 30 years as an owner, operator and executive level manager across multiple hospitality and tourism businesses, and the corporate governance depth acquired from 25 years of board directorships. He is a clear-thinking strategist and catalyst for innovation, driving change and optimising opportunities in the sector. Rodger also has the rare ability to inspire others with a vision and generate buy-in, by distilling complex matters into cogent ideas, and applying his expertise and vast network of professional connections to deliver it. Rodger has led accommodation chains, managed marketing and technology companies, run destination branding businesses, and owned, operated or invested in his own businesses and managed other people's across the full tourism and hospitality spectrum including:• hotels• motels• tourism operations• restaurants and bars• franchising• holiday parks• attractions• regional destinations• local, state and federal government projects.EXPERTISE:• Vision, strategy and direction• Leadership of high-performance teams• Consumer marketing• Brand development and marketing• Destination planning and marketing• Research and analysis• Asset management• Investment, mergers and acquisition• Strategic alliances and corporate governance• Business leadership, best practice management and planning• Distribution• Specialist hospitality and tourism systems and processes.
Listed skills include Strategy, Business Planning, Leadership, Management, and 46 others.