Bob East

Bob East joined the Mantra Group in 2006 and has held the position of Chief Executive Officer since 2007.

Bob has been responsible for the consolidation and strengthening of the Mantra Group brands and has developed the Group into one of the leading accommodation providers and marketers in Australasia.

Bob’s enthusiastic leadership style and vision has seen Mantra Group grow from 41 properties in 2006 to more than 128 properties in 2017. He lead the company to a successful ASX listing in June 2014 which culminated in its inclusion into the ASX 200 list in 2015 – its first year as a public company.

With over 20 years’ industry experience, Bob is well positioned to lead Mantra Group’s future growth prospects.

Bob holds a Master of Business Administration, is Chairman of Tourism Australia and a Board member of the Gold Coast Suns Football Club (AFL).