Brian Delaney has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at TFE Hotels
Australian International Hotel Company, TFE Hotels, has announced the appointment of Brian Delaney to their executive leadership team in the role of Chief Financial Officer.
The appointment comes as TFE Hotels continues its global expansion with the SE Asian debut of Adina Singapore Orchard this month; the announcement of a boutique-style Collection by TFE Hotels' property within the TOGA group's $200 million mixed-used project in Sydney's Surry Hills; the expansion of its European portfolio by almost 50%; and more than 10 in the pipeline including Adina Pentridge Melbourne and Vibe Hotel Adelaide in the next 6 months.
Irish-born Delaney joins TFE Hotels direct from Minor International PCL (MINT) where he spent 9 years - most recently as Chief Financial Officer for the group, where he oversaw the hospitality, restaurant and lifestyle businesses; supporting MINT to grow to be one of the largest hospitality companies in the Asia Pacific region.
Brian has extensive operational experience having previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Minor Hotel Group Ltd; Chief Financial Officer at Oaks Hotels, Resorts and suites and Head-Fund Accounting at AMP Capital Holdings in Sydney. Prior to this, Brian spent a number of years in the Financial Services sector with Helaba, J.P. Morgan and Citibank in his native Ireland.
TFE Hotels Chief Executive Officer, Antony Ritch said he looked forward to welcoming Brian to TFE's growing Global Leadership Team.
In his new role, Brian will oversee all global financial matters of the group, working with the Leadership team to execute an ambitious growth agenda including seven brands - A by Adina, Adina Hotels, Vibe Hotels, Quincy Hotels, Travelodge Hotels, Rendezvous and Collection by TFE Hotels - in six countries, with additional markets on the horizon.
A Chartered Accountant by trade, Brian holds a Master of Accounting from the University College Dublin Graduate Business School and a Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting) from the Dublin Institute of Technology.
Having been at the financial helm of a global hospitality business, Brian knows the challenges the hotel industry has faced and understands the great opportunities that lie ahead.
Brian will relocate to TFE Hotel's Sydney headquarters this month.
