Glenn Peat

With over 25 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry and a significant track record in business coaching, Glenn Peat stands as a seasoned leader whose expertise extends across multiple continents, including India, China, Australia, and New Zealand.

As a former hotel General Manager and C-suite executive, Glenn has adeptly launched and operated numerous hotel pre-openings, managing teams as small as five to large operations with over 2000 team members.

Glenn’s tenure in the hospitality sector is highlighted by his expertise in senior leadership, commercial and financial nous, operations, sales, marketing, and strategic governance. He has consistently reported to boards and held multiple Board positions including Board Chair. His considerable experience with Chamber of Commerce activities in New Zealand and Australia highlights his deep commitment to supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), steering them from their inception to significant growth with structured assistance and strategic resources.

A strength of Glenn’s coaching approach is his focus on personal connections and customer service, which renders him approachable and authentic. His knack for building substantial relationships through his global network has invariably driven business success for his clients. Glenn’s skill in building rapport differentiates him, as he fosters trust and puts the interests of the client’s business first, encouraging the development of people and the attainment of business goals.

Known for his high energy and positivity, Glenn is an inspiring coach whose practical and pragmatic approach to business ensures that strategies are visionary yet implementable and actionable. He has a deep understanding of the importance of personal branding and its power to elevate businesses. By cultivating a strong personal brand, Glenn helps organisations carve out distinctive identities in the market, leveraging this unique positioning for commercial success. As a skilled presenter and keynote speaker, he engages and captivates a diverse range of audiences, solidifying his status as a persuasive figure within the business community.

With over a dozen years as a hotel General Manager and a further six as a CEO and Group General Manager, Glenn possesses a wealth of knowledge and has a versatile skillset crucial for providing advice to businesses at varying stages of development. His leadership is dynamic and energetic, underscored by strategic expertise in financial management, business development, and human resources, all directed towards cultivating an organisational culture that is conducive to innovation and team empowerment.

In the scope of strategic management, Glenn has shown a steadfast capability to guide key business strategies to fruition, advancing industry relationships and demonstrating his keen business acumen. His forward-thinking attitude and constructive response to challenges motivate his teams and clients to embrace change and lead business transformations.

An advocate for the ‘People Philosophy’, Glenn fosters a proactive ethos that cultivates strong brand allegiance and excellent outcomes, confirming his status as a pivotal influence within entrepreneurial and corporate circles.