TESTIMONIALS

“Gerald was engaged by us in a consultancy role, initially to advise, improve and enhance the business model and performance of our investment in the Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort and Spa at Yarra Glen in Victoria's Yarra Valley. Then subsequently our Bendigo Winery Experience.

Our investment at Yarra Glen comprised a 4½ star 70 room resort which also included a Day Spa facility, Restaurant, Conference and Function rooms plus Winery Cellar door retail, recreational facilities, vineyard and rural grounds. As well as our vineyard, winery, cellar door and accommodation at our Bendigo property.

His relationship with colleagues and superiors, dealings with clients and contractors together with his creative and innovative contributions were admirable and well respected.

Gerald also displayed great knowledge and skill in the IT area ensuring that our business adopted best practice in the hospitality field.

The sale of Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley & Bendigo to an international investor, and achieving a successful sale price, was largely as a result Gerald's dedication and efforts in improving the business's profitability over the period of his consultancy engagement, a testiment to Gerald’s leadership and all round business capabilities.

We have no hesitation in attesting to his good fame, character and entrepreneurial skills and wish Gerald and his family success and prosperity for the future”

— Rod Forrester - Balgownie Estate