By James Wilkinson

There will be a changing of the guard at Park Hyatt Sydney later this month, when general manager Marlene Poynder heads for Perth and Andrew Mensforth arrives in her place.

New Park Hyatt Sydney GM: Andrew Mensforth

Poynder, who has been general manager of Hyatt’s flagship Australian hotel for the last three years, is returning to her home town of Perth on July 15, where she will take the reins of the city’s Hyatt Regency hotel.

“It has been a privilege to work with such a dynamic team of professionals at our mansion by the harbor… I wish Andrew and the team continued success,” she said.

South Australian-born Mensforth joins Park Hyatt Sydney after three years as general manager at Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa in India and has been with the company for the last 19 years.