Wednesday, 5 October, 2011 - 11:09
The right climate for business
The team behind The George and The Byrneleigh is about to take flight with a new venture in the CBD. Carolyn Herbert reports.
John Ahern
Non-Executive Director / Limestone Coast Brewing
On completion of a 5 year AFL career with Melbourne and North Melbourne football clubs, John Ahern began his career in hospitality by obtaining the lease of the Mortlake Pub TAB. In 2008 with business partner Steve Garcia, John formed The Publican Group Australia. Currently The Publican Group’s Victorian portfolio includes Campari House, The Wharf Hotel, The Rocks, Mr Mason, Terra Rossa, Veludo Bar & Restaurant, World Restaurant & Bar and Rivers Edge Events. Additionally, its West Australian portfolio includes The George, The Aviary and The Byrneleigh.
