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S03E21 | David Hammon – Scenic World, BridgeClimb and Sydney Zoo: Creating a Family Legacy in Business
On this episode, we speak with David Hammon, Group CEO and Director of Hammons Holdings, the parent company behind some of Australia’s most iconic tourism experiences, including Scenic World and BridgeClimb Sydney. David brings a rare blend of family legacy, strategic leadership, and business growth expertise to the table.
David shares his journey from co-managing Scenic World alongside his sister to leading Hammons Holdings through major expansions and innovative projects, including a $30 million redevelopment of the Scenic Railway and winning the NSW Government tender to operate tourism activities on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. He also oversees the company’s diversification strategy, including investments in Sydney Zoo and URBNSURF Melbourne, and sits on the Board of Sydney Zoo.
In this episode, David dives into:
- The challenges and rewards of building a family legacy business
- Leading high-profile tourism projects with innovation and sustainable growth
- How to diversify and scale businesses while maintaining brand integrity
- Lessons from navigating government tenders, partnerships, and major redevelopment projects
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