Gary Brown is managing director of hospitality and catering services for Delaware North Companies Australia, part of Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service. With more than $2 billion in annual revenue and 55,000 employees, it is one of the largest privately held companies in the world.
Gary is responsible for directing and overseeing the development and execution of the annual business plan for the Australian and New Zealand business. His role also includes the development of the company’s strategic plan. Working with the senior executive team, he is responsible for analysing and assessing business development and financial investment strategies for growth, and directing the allocation of resources required to achieve that growth.
Brown came to Delaware North in January 2008 to manage the company's sports and entertainment venues, leisure and tourism destinations and travel hospitality. He had been the sales and operations director for Australia's leading airport retailer, a position that gave him responsibility for managing contracts and major retail developments at the Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Cairns airports. He also has retail experience in various high street operations and has a proven ability to manage startups effectively.
