Glenn Bourke to step down as Hamilton Island Chief Executive

Hamilton Island Enterprises has announced that after 14-years with the company, Chief Executive Glenn Bourke has advised the Board of his intention to step down from the role by the end of June 2022.   

Bourke joined Hamilton Island Enterprises in 2007 and has served the business with distinction. He has been instrumental in driving Hamilton Island’s growth and development, as well as steering the business through unprecedented disruptions such as Tropical Cyclone Debbie in 2017 and more recently the COVID-19 pandemic.   

Hamilton Island Chairman Sandy Oatley notes “on behalf of the Oatley family and the Board of Directors, I would like to extend our deep gratitude to Glenn for his leadership and integrity, and for the instrumental role he has played in making Hamilton Island the business that it is today.   

“Under Glenn’s management we have developed Hamilton Island as Australia’s leading integrated resort, and Glenn will leave Hamilton Island in a very strong position. Together with the team, Glenn has built a platform and a strategy for the future based on a strong culture and commitment to deliver for our guests, residents and employees.”     

Oatley also noted Bourke’s considerable contributions to Australia’s tourism industry, and his contributions to the sport of sailing as an elite competitor, coach and administrator that led to the award of a Member of the Order of Australia in 2020.    

Bourke shared that leading the business had been a great privilege adding “I am exceptionally proud of what we have accomplished at Hamilton Island. Together with the leadership team and the support of the Oatley family we have built a very special place, inspired by a genuine commitment to delivering a world-class experience in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.

“I will retire from Hamilton Island knowing that we stand on strong foundations with a clear eye to the future. I am also extremely proud of our talented people, who are committed to delivering an exceptional experience for all our guests and visitors.   

“With this certainty I feel that now is a good time to step aside and begin the process of finding a new leader to drive Hamilton Island’s exciting next chapter.  

“Thereafter, my aim is to spend more time at home with my wife and family, and to build my non-executive career.”  

The Board will conduct a search process and Bourke will remain in his role to ensure a seamless transition over coming months.