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Auckland businessman Paul O’Brien is the new general manager at the Omaha Golf Club.
O’Brien has worked for many years in the food and beverage, and healthcare sectors.
He has been a part-time lecturer of international MBA students at Auckland University and was formerly chief executive of Easiyo, the world’s largest make-at-home yoghurt brand in the world.
He has been a judge for both the Trade and Enterprise business awards and the Westpac Business Awards.
“I also play golf and have had many years experience with the Eden Epsom Tennis Club as president, vice president and club captain,” he says.
“My wife Helen saw the ad for the vacancy at Omaha and suggested I apply, saying ‘It’ll be fun’.”
The couple is in the process of selling their house in Auckland and will then buy in the Omaha/Matakana area.
“I’m spending these early weeks getting to know members and the issues at the club. I also want to bring a health and safety focus to the club and work on staff development.”
One of the first major events O’Brien will oversee will be the Hospice Charity Tournament and Gala Dinner, which runs from November 11 to 13. More than 400 people will attend the dinner, and the fundraising target is over $100,000.
O’Brien replaces Sue Jury who left earlier this year.
