Guy Lifschitz
Guy heads up Minibar Solutions being responsible for client relations, operations and business development.
With a background in hospitality, Guy successfully sold in and then ran the first outsourced computerised minibar system in Australia. In this pivotal role he developed an intimate knowledge of the product and its limitations as well as a keen sense of the needs of hoteliers. Seeing a way to radically enhance the offer while improving hotels’ bottom line, Guy co-created Minibar Solutions to develop and deliver a superior computerised minibar for the hospitality market. Prior to this he ran an international wholesale business that sourced, valued and cut diamonds for the high-end market.
Guy brings a strong client focus, lateral thinking and a commercial orientation to the table. He can be contacted on guy@minibarsolutions.com
Marshal Rubinstein
Marshal is the inventor of the RFID Minibar and is responsible for technology strategy, IT Infrastructure, software production and R&D projects.
With an education in laser physics, Marshal is the inventor of several information technology patents. During 15 years in the field of advanced software engineering and technology management, Marshal developed experience across a diverse range of industries - from racing car engine management computers, social networking applications through to Airport Security software.
Marshal adds to the business a creative mind and an ability to bring cutting edge technology projects to fruition. He can be contacted on marshal@minibarsolutions.com
Gary Hacket
With a belief in the potential of the Minibar Solutions offer, Gary lends his extensive experience, guidance and backing to the operation.
Gary is a pioneer in the Australian audiovisual industry being the architect of Staging Connections. He grew this business from an idea to a major corporation with outsourcing contracts to over 70 hotels in Australia and New Zealand, before selling his interest and retiring from the company.
Gary brings to Minibar Solutions an intimate knowledge of outsourcing in the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit. Gary can be contacted on ghackett@minibarsolutions.com
Ian Clark
After the Directors invited seasoned corporate financier Ian to conduct an independent valuation of Minibar Solutions, he decided to become part of the business himself.
With a background in senior roles such as consulting partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers and CFO to publicly listed Australian companies, Ian has invested more than 25 years working with businesses to formulate business plans, develop systems and processes, improve profitability and raise capital.
Australian technology businesses that have the potential to go global pique his interest – Ian currently has a business that supports domestic companies that are on the verge of commercialising to launch and expand into overseas markets, particularly the U.S.
This unique background means Ian is well placed to apply a commercial and financial sophistication to Minibar Solutions usually only accessible to big business. Ian can be contacted on Ian@minibarsolutions.com
Oded Lifschitz
Living and breathing hospitality his whole life, Oded offers Minibar Solutions his unique perspective and sound advice.
Oded has spent most of his career in senior hospitality positions across the globe and is widely recognised in Australia as one of the most influential hospitality leaders. Oded has been behind the development of new hotels as well as the restructuring and renovation of existing hotels and knows what is needed to bring about operational efficiency improvements. Oded currently heads up Hilton Hotels in the Japan, Korea and Micronesia region and is based in Tokyo.
Oded brings to the table close ties with contacts in the hospitality industry and an understanding of their priorities. Oded can be contacted on oded@minibarsolutions.com