An Interview with We❤️ Retail Stories | Paul Waterson

written by Zelman Ainsworth

29/11/23

Meet Paul Waterson, a visionary leader and the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Australian Venue Co. Instrumental in the inception of Australian Venue Co, Paul has steered the company’s remarkable evolution from a modest Victorian pub group to one of Australia’s foremost and dynamic hospitality giants. Drawing from his extensive experience in General Manager roles at Spotless and Healthscope, Paul injects invaluable corporate management acumen into AVC, a key driver behind the company’s rapid and successful expansion. With a strategic mindset and a wealth of cross-industry expertise, Paul Waterson continues to shape the future of Australian Venue Co, setting new standards in the hospitality landscape.

Zelman Ainsworth

DIRECTOR

Zelman Ainsworth has worked in commercial real estate his entire adult life, with the past 11 years specialising in Retail Leasing in Victoria.

Zelman’s high level of energy, passion, and creative thinking have provided him with the opportunity to gain extensive experience and a deep understanding of the property industry. During his career, Zelman has worked with a wide range of landlords and retailers and is considered an industry expert within the Melbourne market.

Zelman is renowned for his creative approach and innovative ways in negotiating favourable outcomes for all parties, and his extensive network of retailer relationships across all areas of the Australian property market.

Zelman has a passion for keeping the market informed, educated, and entertained, with his widely watched series on A-P TV featuring interviews with major landlords, retailers, and politicians.

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