David joined Quest as the Chief Operations Officer in July 2019 to lead the senior leadership team. David has over 30 years of experience in hospitality management working in senior corporate and strategic management positions in various locations across Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific. He is also currently the Chairman of the National Advisory Board of Employment with the Accommodation Association of Australia and a certified member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

James joined Quest Apartment Hotels in 2013 as the General Manager of Corporate Development. James is responsible for transformation & integration, as well as network planning, origination and oversight for project design and delivery. Prior to joining Quest, James worked with global financial advisory group Rothschild & Co. as an Associate Director within the Investment Banking division, both in London, and most recently in Melbourne. Prior to joining Rothschild & Co. James worked with Ernst & Young, within its Corporate Finance division. James is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant’s and is the Deputy Chairman of the Property Council of Australia, Hotels division.

Kirsty joined Quest in the role of General Counsel in May 2017 to lead our legal function and provide guidance and direction for our network and our corporate business. Prior to Quest, Kirsty has held General Counsel roles at Melbourne Market Authority, Essendon Airport & Essendon Field. Known for her strategic commercial approach, capacity to build strong working relationships and for getting things done, Kirsty simplifies the complex to help people to make better decisions.

Jason is the Chief Financial Officer of the Quest Group. Jason has a strong property and financial background, having worked for a Big 4 Accounting practice, an ASX listed diversified property group and having run his own advisory business. In early 2014, Jason joined the Quest group to lead our financial department, managing our budgeting, compliance and reporting along with oversight of the finance team.

Anthea is the General Manager of Sales at Quest. Anthea joined Quest in 2012 and throughout her tenure she had lead the following business functions, the Customer Contact Centre; the National Account Team and the Pre Opening Team. She has been tasked to lead the sales strategy for the group , drive alignment, collaboration and innovation across the network to ensure that Quest Apartment Hotels continues to be the leader in the extended-stay corporate market.

David is the General Manager of Franchise Operations at Quest. David joined Quest in 2009 as a Franchise Support Manager supporting 25 properties in Victoria. In late 2011 he took on the role of Franchise Establishment Manager to develop a new franchisee selection program in addition to leading the Quest Academy Team and pre-opening sales program. Currently, David maintains oversight of our Operations Business Unit, including Franchise Establishment, Quest Academy and our Franchise Relationships Team. David is a member of the Franchise Council of Australia.