Bob established Hagley & Associates in 2000 leaving Conrad Jupiters after 12 successful years as Director of Sales and Marketing, to consult to the tourism and hospitality industries.
He has previously had the roles of Acting CEO of Gold Coast Tourism and Acting CEO of Brisbane Marketing in addition to consulting to several international hotel organizations on sales and marketing strategies.
Bob returned to Queensland in 1986 after 20 years overseas, 8 years in the United States in senior sales roles with Qantas and 12 years in Japan as Regional director for several major international hotel chains.
During these years overseas Bob played a substantial role in the growth and development of the Australian inbound tourism market.
Bob was a judge for three years prior to taking on the role of Chairman in 2009.
