Executive Team

Chief Executive Officer

Hotel Management and Marketing

Nick joined Reflections Holiday Parks in July 2021. He is an experienced CEO in the tourism and visitor experience sector, having led TripTech/CamperMate and RedBalloon.

His vision is for Reflections Holiday Parks to become Australia’s leading nature-driven escapes organisation and to share nature’s playground with its guests in a way that gives back to the communities of NSW.

Nick’s global tourism expertise encompasses parks, hotels, restaurants and camps in the UK, USA, Asia and Australia. He is passionate about sharing NSW and Australia’s natural beauty and vibrant cultures with the world, which he has achieved in leading marketing for Voyages Hotels and Resorts and as the Chief Marketing Officer of Tourism Australia.

Nick’s love of food, wine and nature is reflected in his Directorships. He is the Chair of Ultimate Wineries Australia, and a Director of Australian Regional Tourism & CCIA.

Chief Financial Officer

BComm, FCPA, GradCertHR, JP

Michelle Griffin joined Reflections in January 2016 as Executive Manager Finance and IT reporting to the CEO. In March 2019, Michelle was promoted to the position of Group Manager Corporate Services (including CFO) which expanded her management responsibility to include Work Health & Safety.

Michelle is a respected commercial and financial manager with broad experience across a range of industry sectors in both private companies and public authorities. She has over 20 years’ experience managing business systems, governance and reporting processes across a range of key business areas including accounting, human resources including management of workplace safety, corporate compliance and board activities.

Group Manager - Operations

BBus, DipPropOpsFacMgt

Joining the Reflections Executive Team in March 2019, Cameron’s key focus is to implement the strategic plan across the portfolio of 37 Holiday Parks, Investment Properties and Open Space Reserves. Providing strong leadership and direction to the 120 employees and key contract partners located throughout NSW to optimise financial returns, ensure safety compliance, and deliver exceptional customer and community experiences.

Cameron’s career spans over 20 years in property and asset management leading the financial performance, compliance and customer engagement across large retail assets throughout the East Coast of Australia. He brings significant experience in driving team performance to deliver key asset improvement initiatives to Reflections, specifically as it relates to our Mission to transform our Parks into the most desirable destinations that exceed the recreational and accommodation needs of visitors from Australia and overseas.

Chief Marketing Officer

JWT Leaders Circle | SLSA Silver Medallion

Peter joined Reflections in April 2022 and is a commercially minded senior marketing executive with 18 years’ experience in building brands and growing businesses. He has specific experience working in Consumer Goods, Utility, Tourism, Property, Automotive, Education, Government, Construction and Retail industries.

Peter has worked for global advertising power houses, J Walter Thompson and Clemenger BBDO before joining the executive team of Enigma in 2014. In the eight years since, the Newcastle-headquartered Advertising agency of which he was Managing Director has become one of the strongest independent agencies in Australia.

Peter currently holds a Marketing Advisory Board position at the University of Newcastle, is a former non-executive director of Mercy Services and former member of the HMRI foundation board. Peter is passionate about growing progressive brands and businesses with true purpose.

Executive Manager - Corporate Communications

MBA, GCert Project Management, BA Communication, GAICD

Lauren joined Reflections in February 2022, with almost two decades’ experience in leading communication and stakeholder engagement in the commercial, government and health sectors.

She enjoys working with government, businesses, and communities to enhance the economic and social prosperity of NSW. Building relationships between community members and businesses is another interest, which she has achieved as the Chair of community liaison groups and as a Non-Executive Director of Business Hunter.

Lauren is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has a Master of Business Administration (with Distinction, receiving the Louis and Marjorie Karpin Memorial Prize for achieving the highest-grade point average in the 2020 MBA program) and a Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies) from the University of Newcastle. She also has qualifications in project management, coaching and change management.

Executive Manager - Learning and Development

Emma is an accomplished Human Resources executive with deep experience in ASX-listed entities, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, mining, non-profit and government industries. A trusted advisor to executive leaders and Board directors, Emma possesses proven success in people strategies that optimise human capital in business.

Skilled in scaling business capability during high-growth phases Emma can expertly manage change and business improvement.

With over 20 years in HR Emma is capable at managing all speciality and generalist areas of HR.

Emma is an avid reader and is particularly passionate about contemporary thought leadership philosophies and how to bring those to life in organisations. With this knowledge Emma has demonstrated success in building strong company cultures that unify and align people to deliver corporate goals and growth.

Executive Manager Human Resources

MLLR, MBA, MMkt, BBus, GAICD, ProSci

Kate Mannix joined Reflections in the position of Executive Manager Human Resources in July 2015. Kate is a highly accomplished executive who fosters collaboration, innovation and commitment to excellence. In addition, she has a reputation for consistently delivering against challenging objectives, inspiring others and managing diverse stakeholders to achieve common goals.

Kate brings more than fifteen years’ experience in Human Resources. She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, holds a Master of Labour Law and Relations (MLLR) from the University of Sydney, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Distinction and a Master of Marketing (MMkt) – Distinction from the University of Newcastle and has completed a Bachelor of Business (Human Resources and Marketing) from the University of Newcastle. Kate also has qualifications in Change Management and Negotiation and Dispute Resolution.

In 2017 and 2018 Kate was a finalist for the Young Executive of the Year as part of the Hunter Business Chambers Awards.

Executive Manager - Technology

MBA with Distinction - University of Newcastle

Scott McShane joined Reflections Holiday Parks as the Executive Director of Technology, bringing with him a rich and diverse experience in various industries such as Financial Services, Large Not-for-profits, Manufacturing, and Consulting. His dynamic career spans across Australia and Norway, marked by leadership roles in Technology Consulting, Product Development, Digital Innovation, Design, and Architecture.

Known for his ability to lead and build large technology teams, Scott has steered them towards delivering groundbreaking and innovative products to market. As an advocate for agile methodologies, he has spearheaded digital transformation initiatives in large enterprises, including ASX-listed businesses. His passion for utilising technology as a strategic enabler has been instrumental in creating extraordinary and innovative experiences for customers.

In his current role, Scott is responsible for setting the strategic direction of technology for Reflections Holiday Parks. His vision aligns technology with the organisation’s core mission, leveraging cutting-edge solutions to elevate the guest experience and contribute to the broader community.

Outside of his professional commitments, Scott enjoys exploring new cultures through travel and delights in discovering diverse culinary experiences. His love for new technology and innovation resonates not only in his professional life but also in his interests, driving him to continuously explore and embrace emerging technological trends.