(Paphos, Cyprus – November 12, 2012) Eléa Estate in Cyprus, home to Sir Nick Faldo’s highly acclaimed 18-hole Eléa Golf Club, has announced the appointment of Richard Browning to the newly created role of Resort General Manager.
As a senior executive with 20 years’ operational experience in golf, leisure and real estate, Richard joins Eléa Estate as the development celebrates its second birthday and continues to receive critical acclaim for its signature golf course, residential plans and food and beverage operation.
Since opening in October 2010, Eléa Estate and its Sir Nick Faldo designed golf course, has been awarded numerous accolades, including:
Richard, who starts his role immediately, said: “In a very short period of time Eléa Estate has established itself as one of the up-and-coming golf communities in Europe and I’m very much looking forward to playing a significant part in guiding Eléa Estate to even greater successes.
“The golf operation has received numerous accolades over the past two years and now, with the construction of the first phase of Eléa Residences underway, this too is attracting attention from visitors, potential buyers and investors…and already winning awards!”
Richard was previously CEO at Palm Cay, Nassau in the Bahamas, where he had operational responsibility for the $300 million property development that included the day-to-day management of a marina club and its facilities, residential housing, retail and rental pool. Richard’s previous appointments include CEO of Riffa Views Signature Estates and Royal Golf Club in Bahrain, and Development/Resort Director at Oubaai Golf Resort in South Africa.
Commenting on Richard’s appointment, Zenon Eliades, Chairman and CEO of Eléa Estate, said: “Richard joins us with a proven track record of delivering and maintaining high quality branded products, whilst achieving profitable returns on investment and excellent operational results.
“He has a wealth of knowledge in the residential golf and leisure resort sector and has in-depth stakeholder, member and community relations experience gleaned from working in a variety of regions across the world.”
Eléa Estate has been developed by S. Z. Eliades Leisure, a consortium of five shareholders (The Eliades Group, CCA, GCC, The Louis Group and Demetra Investments) which collectively has vast experience in construction, hotel and leisure resort management in Cyprus, Europe and the Middle East.
For further information about Eléa Estate visit the website, www.eleaestate.com, or telephone +357 26 202001 (main switchboard).
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Eléa Estate, Paphos, Cyprus
The highly acclaimed Eléa Golf Club, part of the prestigious Eléa Estate, commands a breathtaking location alongside the shimmering eastern Mediterranean and the ancient town of Paphos.
Eléa Estate mixes its idyllic location with the splendour and challenge of Sir Nick Faldo’s 18-hole golf course, meandering its way through a captivating landscape that ushers you far beyond the frantic pace of modern life.
Its developer, S. Z. Eliades Ltd, is a consortium of five shareholders (The Eliades Group, CCA, GCC, The Louis Group and Demetra Investments) and collectively has vast experience in construction, hotel and leisure resort management in Cyprus, Europe and the Middle East.
