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Paul Constantinou, Chairman of Quest Serviced Apartments, has won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award for Services – Southern Region.
Mr Constantinou was one of six regional category winners honoured at an awards ceremony at the Grand Hyatt on Thursday July 16. He will now compete in the national awards program. Mr Constantinou was able to stand out from a diverse group of business leaders by building an organisation that offers a distinct point of difference in a crowded accommodation market place.
John Hope, Oceania Managing Partner – Markets, Ernst & Young, said, "The winner for the Services category noticed a gap in customer delivery in a mature, competitive and saturated market. Setting out to fill the market gap, today they run a unique, innovative business model that has facilitated the successful growth of the brand throughout Australia and overseas."
Mr Constantinou opened the first Quest property in Victoria over 20 years ago. The company has since grown to become the largest serviced apartment group in Australasia, with more than 120 properties across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.
Mr Constantinou said, "I am absolutely thrilled at winning this award. It’s not just recognition of my own efforts over many years, but of the hard work and persistence of the employees, franchisees, investors and suppliers who have been involved with Quest. Our loyal customers, who have continued to support the brand, have also played a massive part in this win," he said.
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