Spotlight on our Keynote Speaker: Paul Constantinou

Franchise industry stalwart Paul Constantinou AM founded Quest Apartment Hotels in 1988 in Melbourne. Soon after, he created the business format franchise model pivotal to the growth of the Quest brand. Today, Quest Apartment Hotels are in 170+ locations across Australasia and the UK.

For over 30 years, Paul has led the ongoing development of Quest’s business format franchise model, applying learnings to hone and evolve the model to meet the ever-changing needs of Quest’s core target customer – the business traveller.

Over the years, Paul has worked closely with hundreds of franchisees providing support and mentorship. Through his steadfast focus on franchisee compliance to the Quest franchise model, Paul has helped franchisees achieve financial prosperity for themselves and their families. Paul unequivocally believes this is his greatest career achievement.

In 2008, Paul conceived the idea of the Chairman’s Award to recognise high-performing frontline employees in the Quest property network. Many recipients of this award have progressed to become successful Quest franchisees.

Paul’s contribution to the Australia franchising sector was recognised in 2020, being inducted into the Franchise Council of Australia’s Hall of Fame. Furthermore, Paul was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia in 2018 for his enduring service to the franchising and tourism industries.

Paul’s achievements demonstrate his innovative thinking, tireless drive and preparedness to embrace challenge. But it is his desire to nurture those around him, creating career opportunities and enabling franchisees to create their own business success that marks him as a true franchising visionary.

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  • "A quick one to say thanks for Tuesday night. I thought it was a great venue, great atmosphere and a bunch of knowledgeable and colourful business people. Hats off mate!" 

    Chris WalkerWriter & Editor, Wordfox

  • "Mark has extensive franchising and business experience and combines this knowledge with great enthusiasm and drive. He is a brilliant person for bouncing ideas around and always brings creativity and a fresh perspective to the table. Would recommend Mark for his wide ranging abilities in policy, strategy, industry knowledge and innovative thinking."

    Jackie DihmOwner, FitChips

  • "Mark and I always seem to catch up at just about franchising event around the country. He is deeply immersed in the business community and is a great source of help and advice when required. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and a really nice guy who is always a pleasure to catch up with."

    James ScurrManaging Director, Cashflow It

  • "Mark brings a sense of energy and positivity to everyone he meets. I have total trust in him as a fellow consultant, and together we are able to get great outcomes for a client we jointly work with. He has an instinctive understanding of how businesses work, and is able to bring structure and systems which enable businesses to replicate and grow. He is comfortable working with financials, whilst his greatest strength is probably his insight into people. Mark is supportive and encouraging, yet not afraid to be honest and forthright when required. I look forward to working with Mark on future projects."

    Jayne GriffithsHR Director, My Hr Adviser

  • " I must say you put things in a way that made me understand things and I really got lots from our session and plan to be making changes in the future. I look forward to the next steps in our meetings." 

    Sandy AndersonManaging Director, Spruce Ups

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    Sintija DobrotinsekProgram Manager, Legalwise

  • " Mark has an extensive franchise consulting and business development practise in WA and beyond, and is an active contributor to the franchising industry through his membership of the Franchise Council of Australia WA Chapter Committee. Mark is a diligent and hard working adviser and he generously shares the benefits of his knowledge and experience with others for the betterment of franchising as a whole. Amongst Mark's outstanding qualities as an adviser are his willingness to rigorously pursue improvement and challenge the status quo, and to be honest and direct in his advice."

    Veronica JumeauxPartner, HWL Ebsworth