Wes is the CEO of the Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association, passionate about advancing the interests of the hospitality industry through advocacy, education, and leadership.

With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, as well as the skills and tools to deliver solutions that meet the needs of businesses.

He is the former CEO of the 2020 Association of the Year, Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA), where he was praised by the board for his “tireless” advocacy efforts on behalf of the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wes is also a winner of the AuSAE 2020 Influencer Award and serves as a board member of several industry bodies, including the Australian Foodservice Advocacy Body, the Council of Small Business Organizations Australia, and the Children’s Tumour Foundation.

He holds a CPA, FGIA, and CAE and is a Member of AICD. Additionally, he is a US Army veteran, an author, and a father of four.