We are Australia's leading provider of integrated accommodation services, including hotels, apartment hotels, furnished corporate apartments and corporate travel management booking services.
Kathy started Corporate Keys in 2005, opening with sourcing accommodation for the project team preparing for the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. With a Bachelor of Business in Management and a solid work history in HR and management consulting prior to opening Corporate Keys, Kathy works closely with her Management Team to ensure the success of Corporate Keys. She is responsible for oversight of the day to day running of all facets of the business including corporate governance and compliance, intellectual property, contracts and human resources.
Initially qualified as a Scientific Instrument Maker and then Process Control Engineer at the then world's largest chemical company, Hoechst, Vincent graduated from Swinburne University with a Bachelor Degree First Class Honours in Manufacturing Engineering.
After five years as Engineering Manager for global technology and automation leader Emerson, in 2005 along with his wife and business partner Kathy Childs he founded Corporate Keys Pty Ltd. Vincent is CEO of the Corporate Keys Group, including Corporate Keys Australia, Corporate Keys New Zealand, The Hamptons Apartments, Manhattan Apartments and Hospital Stays.
Joe holds a Bachelor of Business in Accounting and is a registered Company Secretary. He is a member of both the CPA Australia and the Chartered Institute of Secretaries. His business management and accounting experience spans over 20 years in various industries, including Mining, Advertising, Travel, Wholesale Retail Distribution, Construction, and Public Practice. Joe is an experienced professional who has gained experience in areas of statutory reporting, IPOs, accounting, system development, restructuring, M&A activity, and general business management from the Board Room to the Shop Floor.
He has successfully helped float three companies - Altius Mining Ltd, Freehill Mining Ltd and Woomera Mining Ltd
He is also experienced in public disclosure requirements and dealing with external parties, including statutory reporting and in the delivery of quality management information within the organisation on a timely basis.
Bruno started with the Corporate Keys Group in 2007, 2 years after its inception and has since been responsible for the strategic development of the group into today's multifaceted accommodation group. Bruno holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Finance, his background includes setting up the UK and Ireland division of a large European online e-tailer which was then successfully sold to a venture capitalist firm.
His biggest achievements to date are listed as the creation and ongoing development of The Hamptons Apartments and Manhattan Apartments boutique apartment hotel brands as well as the creation of the groups third party hotel booking business, Corporate Keys Residences.
Bruno maintains a focus on the long-term strategic growth of the Corporate Keys Group. He is involved in all aspects of the business, from acquisition and planning through to funding and execution. Specialising in full & limited service as well as extended-stay hotel acquisitions, negotiation and execution of commercial lease and management agreement deals. He works with our development partners including project consultants and builders to deliver developments to meet each brand's specific standards.
Bruno also oversees our team of Reservations Agents, Business Development Executives, the Marketing and Digital Marketing team as well as our in-house IT Development team.
Brenton joined Corporate Keys having worked as Hotel General Manager for various properties within the Oaks Hotel Resorts & Suites, Minor Hotels group, including Oaks Brisbane Mews Suites, Oaks Townsville Metropole Hotel and Oaks Toowoomba Hotel.
Brenton joins Corporate Keys, bringing a wealth of Hotel Operations experience with particular expertise in Strata Management, Hotel Operations, Trust Accounting and Facility Management.
Brenton oversees the day-to-day operations of our Guest Services, Operations and Housekeeping teams for Corporate Keys accommodation brands.
Soma holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce and is a member of CPA Australia. He has 25 years of experience working in corporate finance, accounting, project finance, system implementation, and strategic planning. His experience includes consolidating accounts across countries in the Middle East and Africa.
Soma has worked in a variety of industries, including mining, software, automotive, leisure and entertainment, retail, shopping malls, property development, hospitality, education, and community safety, in India, the UAE, and Australia.