Accounting & Controlling

David White

Areas of Expertise: Accounting & Controlling, Desktop Valuations, Feasibility Studies, Investment appraisal

David White specialises in analysing and modelling business performance and informing and challenging strategic and operational decision-making with a track record of delivering a range of expertise within the hospitality industry over 20+ years. He combines a strong financial background with knowledge of systems and operations to inform a whole picture approach to high level initiatives and business restructure. David has a record of leading and participating in teams formulating and delivering strategies to optimise performance and deliver results in the areas of financial and organisational management, acquisition, disposal and MBO transactions, organisation restructure, investment in capital projects and maximising the value of assets.

Gadi Hassin (Ambassador)

Areas of Expertise: Acquisition and Development Advisory, Feasibility Studies, Operator Selection / Contract Negotiation, Strategic Advisory

Gadi is a hospitality professional with over 25 years’ experience in hotel management, acquisition and development, from design-led boutique hostels to upscale luxury hotels. He is a strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen and a particular passion and focus for the new millennial way to travel and stay. Based in Sydney, Gadi is an entrepreneur and a passionate advocate of the sharing economy model stemming from his upbringing in Israel.

John Healy

Areas of Expertise: Accounting & Controlling, Asset Management, Business Review / hoteldoctor, Desktop Valuations, Development strategy, Due diligence, Due Diligences to Support Transactions, Feasibility Studies, Financial Control, Management Contract Negotiations, Management of Acquisition & Development Processes, Mergers and Acquisitions, Owner Representation, Pre-sale Asset Preparations, Risk Management

John Healy advises clients on lodging related finance and accounting areas with particular emphasis on strategic growth and performance turnarounds. John uses his extensive experience as a platform to deliver best practice solutions to clients which result in lasting improvement. John specializes in all aspects of hotel operations from development to pre-opening and operations. Recent assignments have included resort management agreement take-overs and hotel asset receivership on behalf of lending institutions.