YHA Australia
Stephen Lynch has significant experience in the finance and operations control of the hospitality industry. Stephen served as CFO and Company Secretary at YHA Australia starting in September 2009. Before that, they held the position of Group Financial Controller at Rydges Hotels & Resorts from January 2008 to August 2009. In this role, they were responsible for financial control and performance across multiple locations. Prior to that, they were Group Operations Controller at AHL - Hospitality & Leisure (now Event) from January 2002 to December 2007.
Stephen Lynch attended St Joseph's College Hunters Hill from 1981 to 1983, where they completed high school. Stephen then studied Commerce and Accounting at UNSW from 1987 to 1990. In 1998, they attended RMIT University, but no specific degree or field of study is provided. In 2013, they completed the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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.