MOUNTIES GROUP
OUR PEOPLE OUR ASSETS
OUR LEADERS Prior to being named CEO, Dale spent nine years with Mounties Group and held leadership roles on the Northern Sites including leading the full demolition and redevelopment of Harbord Diggers, the biggest project undertaken in NSW Club history. He then moved on to be the Group CEO at Blacktown Workers Group for one year before returning home to Mounties Group last year to lead us into the future.
Dale Hunt passionately leads the pursuit of the company’s purpose – ‘Improving the lives of our members’.
A strategic executive with more than 30 years of experience in hospitality, health and corporate sectors, Dale started as a doorman in Western Sydney growing to become an industry leader. He is well recognised for recognising underperforming businesses and taking them to their optimal performance based on customer service, staff engagement and a commitment to excellence.
As only the fourth Chief Executive Officer in Mounties Group 56-year history, Dale has taken on his role with humility and enthusiasm. Dale is passionate about serving all of our members and is energised by the opportunity to execute a vision that will position Mounties Group to continue to engage, delight and inspire members through trusted offerings that bring joy.
“I am proud to have been part of the leadership team at Mounties Group during a period of extraordinary growth. We have taken bold steps to reposition our Club to deliver on our purpose and vision. I am even more gratified that as we grow, we have retained a commitment to the member-focused culture that has defined the Club.”
DALE HUNT
GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Under his leadership over the past year, Mounties Group has strengthened its position as the leading registered Club in NSW, while expanding its role to meet more of our members needs throughout all of their life stages.
Hire the best people in their field, then leave them to get on with it. Look for people who will aim for brilliance and not settle for the mediocre.
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DARREN MARINO
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Darren Marino is a veteran hospitality executive with extensive experience in managing end-to-end business operations across food, beverage, gaming and member services. Darren is a passionate leader who has a proven track record of delivering sustained growth that positively impacts all those connected to the businesses he oversees. Through his 30 years of experience, Darren has delivered significant growth in Club business, including managing profit responsibility for the largest club beverage and gaming operations in Australia. In his current role, Darren has operational oversight of the seven Mounties Group venues ensuring that we meet our members needs and exceed their expectations in day to day operations. In his 14 years with Mounties, Darren has been integral in the strategic growth of the Club seeing Mounties Group grow in membership, venues and services offered. Darren holds qualifications in management, hospitality and human resources as well bringing a practical experience across most operational departments. “I’ve never seen a strategy that didn’t look great on paper. What distinguishes great companies is the ability to translate those strategies into clear, actionable operational plans and then execute them flawlessly.”
