Paul McGrath

Chief Executive Officer at YHA Australia

Paul McGrath has a diverse and extensive work experience. Paul is currently working as the Chief Executive Officer at YHA Australia, a position they have held since April 2020. Prior to this, they were the Director of Strategy & Transformation at Jurlique from April 2018 to 2020. Paul also served as a Strategic Marketing Consultant at EML (Employers Mutual Limited) from December 2017 to February 2018. Before that, Paul held the role of Group Head of Marketing & Brand at Lendlease from November 2013 to October 2017. Paul has also held Managing Director positions at Creative Holidays from January 2011 to November 2013 and at Trafalgar Travel from October 2008 to January 2011. Earlier in their career, they worked as the Director of Commercial at The Travel Corporation from 2000 to 2002 and held various roles at Qantas Holidays Limited, including Manager of National Sales and Marketing Manager, from 1993 to 2000.

Paul McGrath attended Aquinas College WA from 1972 to 1980. No information is provided regarding the degree or field of study they pursued during this time.

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Sydney, Australia

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YHA Australia

YHA Australia offers unique, affordable and sustainable accommodation across Australia. We are a for-purpose, membership-based organisation and have provided curious travellers with quality short-stay accommodation for over 80 years. We are proudly part of the global organisation Hostelling International – a network of over 3,000 unique places to stay in more than 70 countries. Currently, we have a network of nearly 50 properties across the country with facilities like on-site pools, open-air rooftops, bars, cafes and coworking spaces. Our travellers can enjoy experiences with us that range from Opera House views on the YHA Sydney Harbour rooftop to sleeping in a prison cell in the historic Fremantle Prison to hiking back to eco-friendly lodging in the heart of a National Park.