Team behind Gosford’s groundbreaking new hotel revealed

As momentum builds for the soon-to-launch voco Gosford, the pre-opening team has been revealed for Australia’s hottest lifestyle hotel opening outside of a major city.

Leading the team is Bjoern Noeldner as General Manager of voco Gosford who brings more than 30 years of international hospitality experience, a global perspectiveand operational excellence to his role.

Having managedmultiple pre-openings, renovations and rebranding projects for luxury properties across the globe, most recently with InterContinental Hotels in Fiji, Adelaide and Hayman Island, Noeldner is well-versed in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

And with a deep understanding of the importance of community, he’s thrilled to be part of the team bringing a fresh new hospitality precinct to the people of the Central Coast.

“Being part of the launch team at voco Gosford is an incredible journey that continues to evolve.,” he said.

“At the heart of this journey is our incredible pre-opening team that I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with.

“Together, we’re developing something truly special, driven by a shared passion for excellence and unstuffy hospitality.”

Noeldner said this project was not just about opening a hotel, it was a once in a lifetime opportunity to create a destination that combined global standards with the character and charm of the Central Coast region.

“It’s exciting to be at the forefront of such a transformative project, knowing that voco Gosford is set to be a benchmark for premium yet welcoming hospitality in the Central Coast,” he said.

Joining Noeldner as part of the pre-opening team is passionate Central Coast local and seasoned sales and marketing leader, Kristina Ayton, as Director of Sales & Marketing (DOSM) for The Archibald Precinct and voco Gosford.

Driven by the opportunity of building a ground-breaking lifestyle precinct in her hometown, Ayton brings more than a decade of local industry experience as well as a deep understanding of the region’s market dynamics and audience behaviours.

She also boasts a strong network of local business and community connections thanks to her previous role as Chief Operating Officer at The Entertainment Grounds, Gosford Race Club.

“Being part of the pre-opening team of this incredible project is unlike anything I’ve experienced before,” she said.

“There’s a real sense of purpose and excitement in knowing we’re not just opening a hotel – we’re creating an entirely new destination that will reshape how people experience the Central Coast.”

Also joining the team as Executive Assistant Manager is Natalie McGready, who has a wealth of operational experience following positions at high-end properties such as The Star Sydney, Ovolo Woolloomooloo and Novotel Sydney Darling Square.

With a passion for people, exceptional guest services and developing a strong team culture, McGready has been busy perfecting the guest journey and building on the team.

“The precinct will bring an entirely fresh offering to Gosford and being part of the launch team is inspiring,” she said.

“Beyond opening the doors, I am most excited about expanding our team and creating a culture that understands and lives true to our brand and values.”

In addition, Nicole Curran joins the team as Human Resources Manager having developed extensive HR management experience across aviation and major hospitality brands including Qantas, IHG and Accor.

Since starting her new role, Curran has been busy building a high performing team from the ground up, laying the foundation for long-term success and building a positive team culture.

Rounding out the team as Financial Controller is Janendra Rama, who is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and strategic planning related to voco Gosford’s pre-opening and post-launch phases.

With more than 25 years’ experience working in finance across boutique hotels, multinational chains, and private enterprises, Rama is excited to be part of the team creating a flagship destination in the Central Coast region.