Our Story
Salter Brothers Hospitality is a story of care, precision, and the art of making moments unforgettable. Born from a belief that true value lies not just in owning and managing extraordinary spaces, but in breathing life into them, we have redefined the experience of hospitality.
Across Australia’s finest boutique hotels and retreats, our approach is considered and authentic — luxury is felt in every intentional and meticulous detail, and every warm moment.
The Art of Hospitality
For us, The Art of Hospitality is about more than service—it’s a way of creating genuine, human connections: between our guests and the spaces we create, between our people and the pride they take in their work. It’s the small, considered moments that linger: a warm welcome, a perfectly timed gesture, an experience that feels both effortless and deeply personal.
We empower our team to thrive, celebrating individuality and passion, while delivering experiences that leave a meaningful mark.
Our ambition is simple: to lead with authenticity, to innovate with intention, and to create true, lasting value through hands-on care and excellence.
Our Values
We are built on a foundation of strong values and a commitment to nurturing meaningful connections with our team, guests and partners.
Mastery
A dedication to excellence in everything we do.
Elevated
Crafting experiences that exceed expectations and redefine luxury.
People People
Nurturing a supportive workplace and fostering a culture of connection.
Care
Delivering heartfelt service that creates a sense of warmth and well-being.
Enduring
Building lasting legacies and pursuing sustainable growth for our properties and partnerships.
Our People
We are driven by a simple, yet profound vision for our people: Celebrate together.
This vision guides everything we do, from creating a welcoming space for our guests that leaves an indelible impression, to fostering a culture of collaboration that creates connection and warmth.
We celebrate life’s big and small moments, and our successes together, empowering our people to grow, shine, and reach their full potential with us.
Our Executive Team
Meet the driving forces behind Salter Brothers Hospitality. Our executive team is committed to delivering exceptional results, to leading our passionate people with commitment for their growth and to shaping the future of luxury hospitality in Australia, and beyond.
Tash is a strategic executive with a passion for leadership and guest and employee experience.
She joined Salter Brothers Hospitality in August 2023 as the inaugural Chief Executive. Tash has 20 years of industry experience, having had an esteemed career at IHG over almost a decade and a half, where she worked numerous roles with remits spanning across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, including heading operations for Singapore and Malaysia. Immediately prior to her return to the industry she loves, Tash was a member of the Brisbane City Council Executive Management Team, accountable for the community facing services of Australia’s largest Local Government Area, serving over 1.2 million residents. Prior to this, Tash spent three years at Virgin Australia, leading customer experience and product, including their iconic cabin crew.
Originally from Melbourne, Tash is based in Brisbane, accompanied by her partner and two children. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management from the Blue Mountains International Hotel School, a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from Griffith University and is a graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Andrea is an experienced and skilled operational leader with a background in commercial litigation.
Andrea has over 10 years luxury hospitality experience starting in restaurants and working her way through various departments to become general manager. From here she undertook a group wide lead on training, compliance and brand standards, leading to her current role as Chief Operating Officer.
Passionate about leadership, communication and customer service, these skills have played a key role in managing multi-faceted teams and working closely with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds to deliver unique and memorable guest experiences.
Following her law degree, Andrea has continued her professional development with a post graduate diploma of legal practice, graduate of Executive Acumen International and most recently, graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Raphael is a strategic hospitality and real estate senior executive with 17 years’ experience in hospitality backed real estate investment across three continents.
A global citizen with working and living experience in eight countries and fluent in four languages, Raphael brings a wealth of experience in hotel branding, hotel development and investments, hospitality consulting and revenue management.
With a diverse and international hospitality background Raphael understands well today’s lifestyle and luxurious traveler as well as hotel owners.
Raphael holds a Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management from Ecole Hotelière de Lausanne and Certificate in Revenue Management from Cornell University.
John is a career-long commercial hotelier. He has spent more than 25 years in the hospitality sector in Europe and Australasia, holding leadership positions for global hotel brands including Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and, most recently, Minor Hotels.
John has a strong reputation as a respected commercial leader having also owned and operated a successful consultancy business in the UK where he provided bespoke commercial solutions through consultancy, training and coaching to leading organisations within the hospitality industry across Europe.
Robert brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective to SBH.
Robert joins us from Accor Apartments and Realty, where he spent an impressive 14 years honing his skills and expertise in finance. With over thirty years of experience in various finance roles across esteemed brands such as Sheraton, Starwood, Intercontinental, and Ritz Carlton, Robert’s track record speaks volumes about his capabilities.
Throughout his extensive career, Robert has traversed the globe, accumulating visa stamps in two passports along the way. His senior financial experience and leadership in overseeing finance and operations teams across multiple geographic locations make him a valuable addition to our organization.
Beyond his professional achievements, Robert is a seasoned traveller, an avid music enthusiast, and a passionate supporter of rugby union. His diverse taste in music, ranging from the melancholic tunes of The Smiths to the smooth jazz sounds of Chris Botti, reflects his eclectic personality and appreciation for artistry.
As a dedicated rugby fan, Robert closely follows teams like Brisbane Wests, the Super Rugby Force, and the Australian national team, the Wallabies. His unwavering support for the sport truly showcases his love for the game.
Outside of work, Robert’s family holds a special place in his heart. He met his wife, Kasey, in hotels, and together they have raised two wonderful children. Their son, Matthew, is pursuing engineering at the University of Queensland, while their daughter, Abbey, is enjoying a gap year in Denver, Colorado.
Our Board
Our board members are deeply committed to Salter Brothers Hospitality’s ambition and values. They provide strategic direction, ensure that our company operates with integrity and accountability, and with a dedication to creating exceptional experiences for our guests.
Paul’s strength and expertise is in the areas of hotels and gaming, information technology, telecommunications, digital and traditional media. Paul holds a Bachelor of Commerce (University of Melbourne), is a member of the Institute of Company Directors and a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
Paul is the Managing Director of Salter Brothers, Salter Brothers Hotel Group and the Chief Executive Officer of Salter Brothers Immigration Investment (previously Atlas Capital Group). He also leads the Company’s mergers and acquisitions practice and has been involved in most of the capital raising and investments undertaken by the Group.
Prior to this role, Paul had extensive management and corporate finance experience working as Chief Financial Officer for Damovo Australia, Ericsson Corporate Networks and ACTTAB Ltd and with KPMG and Ernst & Young in corporate finance and consulting.
Robert is a Founder and the Chief Executive Officer of Salter Brothers and has over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry.
Prior to co-founding Salter Brothers, Robert was a Senior Investment Advisor at Macquarie Bank Limited. He provided investment advice to high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals in the Asia Pacific region. Before this, he held similar roles as a Director with UBS Wealth Management and also at Merrill Lynch Private. Prior to his career as an investment advisor, Robert worked overseas, principally in Switzerland, as the Deals Desk Head for the Metals and Minerals Division of Trafigura Beheer BV, a physical commodity trader.
Robert is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (University of Melbourne), is PS146 Accredited and was an Accredited Derivatives Advisor Levels 1 & 2 with Macquarie Equities.
Steven is Director of Hotels for Salter Brothers, responsible for leading the Group’s hotel portfolio strategy and performance. Steven has been guiding the hotel portfolio and has more than 20 year’s hospitality experience in international hotels.
Throughout his career, Steven’s roles have included regional operations leadership, development, acquisitions, pre-opening operations, general management, area financial management, hotel franchising and brand development across Australia and throughout the Asia Pacific and the United States.
Prior to joining Salter Brothers, Steven had eight years with the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) as a Regional Head of Operations for the IHG Asia, Middle East and Africa region overseeing some 60+ hotels with responsibility for more than $900 million in revenues.
Steven is a fellow Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) and a graduate of both Cornell and Kaplan Universities having completed studies in both Hospitality and Applied Finance.