On the latest episode of Back of House, Luke Butler is joined by first-time co-host Ben Fitzgerald for a conversation with Michael Davis, President of Wally’s Wine & Spirits.
Michael’s career spans New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas from scaling BR Guest’s multi-concept portfolio to building Proper Hotels’ F&B from 3 to 26 venues, leading Butcher’s Daughter, and now steering Wally’s: a high-end blend of wine retail, restaurant, bar and events.
A wide-ranging, insightful look at leadership, growth, and brand evolution in modern hospitality.
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On the latest episode of Back of House, Luke Butler is joined by first-time co-host Ben Fitzgerald for a conversation with Michael Davis, President of Wally’s Wine & Spirits.
Michael’s career spans New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas from scaling BR Guest’s multi-concept portfolio to building Proper Hotels’ F&B from 3 to 26 venues, leading Butcher’s Daughter, and now steering Wally’s: a high-end blend of wine retail, restaurant, bar and events.
A wide-ranging, insightful look at leadership, growth, and brand evolution in modern hospitality.
Raised in Melbourne Australia, Adrian started his hotel career in Canada at the iconic luxury Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. He has 30 years’ experience in hotel operations including a range of senior executive roles with the global hotel group, Accor. Adrian has demonstrated a range of skills managing a large decentralised team across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and French Polynesia, working with global project teams and developing strong relationships with investors, owners and industry consultants. Adrian has built market leading capability in commercial performance, guest experiences, restaurant and bar concepts, hotel distribution, hotel openings and takeovers and business integration.
He is a passionate advocate for the Tourism Industry and has a long history of active board participation on a range of industry organisations across the Pacific.
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On the latest episode of Back of House, Luke Butler is joined by first-time co-host Ben Fitzgerald for a conversation with Michael Davis, President of Wally’s Wine & Spirits.
Michael’s career spans New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas from scaling BR Guest’s multi-concept portfolio to building Proper Hotels’ F&B from 3 to 26 venues, leading Butcher’s Daughter, and now steering Wally’s: a high-end blend of wine retail, restaurant, bar and events.
A wide-ranging, insightful look at leadership, growth, and brand evolution in modern hospitality.
