Rod Harrex has been promoted to Chief Govt Officer at 1834 Motels, as founder Andrew Bullock transitions to Govt Chairman.
The previous South Australian Tourism Fee Chief Govt Officer joined the white label administration firm, 1834 Motels in 2025 as Chief Working Officer, with the most recent promotion attributed to the corporate readying itself for accelerated development throughout its resort and tourism portfolio.
Bullock’s transfer to Govt Chairman is claimed to allow larger concentrate on strategic development initiatives, new improvement alternatives, and enlargement of the corporate’s administration portfolio throughout regional and metropolitan Australia and New Zealand.
Harrex brings years of senior management expertise throughout Australia’s tourism and hospitality sectors, together with in depth work in vacation spot improvement and industrial technique at each the South Australian Tourism Fee and Tourism Australia.
“Rod’s appointment displays each the maturity of our organisation and the dimensions of alternative forward,” 1834 Motels Founder, Andrew Bullock stated.
“His observe document in tourism, mixed along with his intimate understanding of our enterprise mannequin and our homeowners’ priorities, makes him the appropriate chief for this subsequent chapter.”
Upon the announcement, Harrex stated his priorities embody accelerating the corporate’s enlargement, delivering development for homeowners, and constructing on the tradition that has pushed 1834 Motels success thus far.
“Australian tourism is experiencing sturdy momentum, and there’s vital alternative for well-capitalised, owner-aligned operators,” Harrex stated.
“1834 Motels has constructed a powerful repute for delivering ends in each regional and metropolitan markets. I’m excited to work with our group and companions to develop the community and seize the alternatives forward.”
