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Waldorf Astoria Sydney has appointed Mark Newey as commercial director, bringing a seasoned luxury hospitality leader to the opening team ahead of the brand’s Australian debut in 2027.

In the role, Newey will lead the hotel’s positioning, commercial strategy and demand generation as it prepares to enter one of Australia’s most competitive luxury markets.

He brings deep experience in Sydney’s luxury hotel market, and a track record of guiding commercial strategy through major hotel openings, repositioning and transformation.

Most recently, Newey worked as portfolio director of sales and marketing across InterContinental Sydney, InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reed and InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. In this role, he led commercial strategy across luxury leisure, corporate travel, groups and events, food and beverage, digital marketing and global luxury markets.

Prior to this, Newey was portfolio director for Accor, responsible for properties including Pullman Sydney Hyde Park, Novotel Sydney Central, Novotel Sydney Parramatta, Pullman & Mercure King George Square Brisbane and Pullman & Mercure Albert Park Melbourne.

“Waldorf Astoria Sydney will be a landmark opening for Hilton and for the city,” Waldorf Astoria Sydney general manager Marlene Poynder said.

“Mark’s appointment is central to how we introduce the hotel to the world, build demand in key luxury markets and establish its place on the global stage.

“He brings proven commercial leadership, a strong understanding of luxury travellers and first-hand insight into Sydney’s evolving hotel landscape. I am delighted to welcome him to the team as we build towards an opening that will carry real significance for our city.”

Newey will work closely with Poynder to develop relationships across luxury travel, corporate and events sectors, aligning commercial priorities with the guest experience as the hotel prepares to welcome its first guests in 2027.