Meet the Executive

Jonathan Tribe
Managing Director
Delaware North Companies Australia

In the role of Managing Director Australia, I direct and oversee the development and execution of Delaware North Companies Australia annual corporate plan. I work with the senior management team, and am responsible for analysing and assessing business development and financial investment strategies for growth, and directing the allocation of resources required to achieve that growth.

I joined Delaware North in 1997 as National Director of Operations and have been Managing Director since 2004. I hold a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Business Administration.

TBA
Executive Director Finance &
Strategic Services
Delaware North Companies Australia

 

Sonya Oakley
Executive Director Human Resources
Delaware North Companies Australia

I am responsible for the management of cultural development, career planning and development, recruitment and training within the Australian and New Zealand corporate and contract site environments.

I have previously held positions with BHP and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and spent nine years with the Coles Group in a range of Human Resource Management positions.

Richard Ayson
Executive Director Business Development
Delaware North Companies Australia

I am responsible for creating, maintaining and growing the business relationships between Delaware North Companies Australia and our existing and future contract partners. I search for new opportunities that allow us to create long term partnerships and grow our reputation as a global leader in hospitality and food services.

I also work with our existing partners on annual business planning and reporting processes that guide us in delivering on our promise of tailored and responsive service outcomes. This drives actions that assist us to retain existing and grow new business streams across retail, functions and special events.

I have worked in business development in Australia, the USA and the UK in a broad range of hospitality fields, including at the Athaneum Hotel in London and the Hollywood Museum.

Gary Brown
Executive Director - Travel Hospitality Services
Delaware North Companies Australia

I am responsible for the direction, review and monitoring of the hospitality and food services provided at each of our retail contract sites against individual annual plans and industry best practice. I ensure there is a strong focus on creative retail concepts and solutions while delivering leading hospitality services.

Georgia Potiris
Manager, Legal Services and Quality Systems Company Secretary
Delaware North Companies Australia

I am responsible for all matters of a legal nature that may arise in Australia and New Zealand, including the review and consideration of our commercial agreements and the effective operation of the company's compliance and quality programs.

I commenced my career as a litigator and became an in-house corporate counsel when I joined a major food company in Australia. I hold a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance from Chartered Secretaries Australia.