Craig Menzies
Craig Menzies
General Manager Catering| Venues Live
Board Chairperson
Craig has been the Chairperson of the Hospitality Disability Network WA since July 2021, acting in an advisory role on the board. Appointed to the Board at its inception in 2018, he played a key role in the six months leading up to the launch in May 2019. Craig is a highly regarded venue, events, and catering manager with extensive experience both in Australia and internationally. He currently holds the position of General Manager Catering at VenuesLive, overseeing operations at major venues like Optus Stadium. Craig’s strong connections in the hospitality and tourism sectors make him a valuable advocate for HDNWA’s vision of building disability confidence within the industry.
Before joining Optus Stadium, Craig was the catering expert behind the hospitality operations at the redeveloped Adelaide Oval and a former Director of Food and Beverage at Crown Perth. Born and raised in Scotland, Craig was Food & Beverage Operations Manager at Adelaide Oval, involved in the intricate design of F&B outlets at the redeveloped venue and leading the creative delivery of food across all categories.
Craig was Project Manager for Hill Of Grace restaurant, the fine-dining restaurant opened in partnership with Henschke wines.
Prior to Adelaide Oval, Craig was Director of Food & Beverage at Crown Resort and Casino, Perth - handling a multi-million-dollar F&B portfolio. He played a lead role in the project team that opened eight new restaurants, including Bistro Guillaume and Merrywell.
In the lead-up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, Craig was Food & Beverage Manager at the Hilton Hotel, Beijing & Chongqing, China and helped deliver the new Hilton Wangfunjing in Beijing. Craig joined Hilton back in 2002 having been the Restaurant Manager and later the Events Manager at the Parmelia Hilton in Perth.
Ian Tsolakis
Ian Tsolakis
Employment Pathways Manager | Interlife
Board Secretary
Ian is the Employment Pathways Manager at Interlife, a social enterprise based in Western Australia and the visionary behind HDNWA. Formerly Crown Resorts’ Group Disability Employment Manager he developed the CROWNability program and the five-pillar model for sustainable disability employment. Ian’s deep understanding of both corporate and government employment sectors drives HDNWA’s industry-based approach to inclusive hiring.
John Parker
John Parker
Multi Property Director of Human Resources | Marriott International
Board Member
John is the Multi Property Director of Human Resources for Marriott International in Perth, overseeing HR strategy and operations for The Westin Perth, Aloft Perth, Four Points by Sheraton, and Courtyard by Marriott. He has more than 15 years of Human Resources experience across Australia and New Zealand’s hospitality sector, with a strong focus on talent management, organisational development, and culture leadership. A Certified Practitioner of Human Resources, John brings a people focused and strategic approach to workforce capability. He holds a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management from Auckland University of Technology and has published research on employee engagement and exit interview practices. John supports HDNWA with insights that strengthen inclusive employment across Western Australia’s hospitality industry.
Jai McNaughton
Jai McNaughton
Talent & Culture Manager | Accor
Board Deputy Chairperson
Jai is a dynamic Talent & Culture Manager at Accor, she comes with an extensive background in the dynamic realms of hospitality and tourism. Her professional journey spans diverse sectors, including disability services and the food and agribusiness industry, crafting a narrative of versatile expertise. Jai's passion, commitment, and unwavering drive are not only evident in her professional pursuits but also in her role as a mentor and developer of others. In the realm of specialties, Jai's expertise encompasses Human Resources, Coaching, Learning & Development and Transformational Leadership.
Jayson Mehnert
Jayson Mehnert
Cheif Financial Officer| Hospitality Group
Board Treasurer
A Chartered Accountant for more than 30 years, Jayson is a Director, Chief Financial Officer and Group General Manager of the Hospitality Group. Collectively he is responsible for 6 accommodation and restaurant venues across WA. He previously worked at listed companies and at an accountancy firm. This experience informs his contribution as HDNWA’s Board Treasurer.
Tracey Constable
Tracey Constable
Coordinator | Healthy Mind Menu
Board Member
Tracey is a social impact and marketing strategist with more than 15 years of experience across the wellbeing, inclusion, and social enterprise sectors. She is the founder of Inclusive Mamas Club and Self Made Spectrum and the coordinator for Healthy Mind Menu, where she develops programs that support carers, parents, and workplaces to build mentally healthy and inclusive communities. A postgraduate of the UWA Centre for Social Impact, Tracey combines academic insight with lived experience to create practical initiatives backed by evidence. She brings expertise in governance, social enterprise development, stakeholder engagement, and impact measurement, supporting HDNWA to strengthen inclusive practice across Western Australia’s hospitality industry.