Hayleys Leisure appoints Shane Hallock as Chief Commercial Officer

Hayleys Leisure PLC announced the appointment of Shane Hallock as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). 

In this capacity, Hallock will lead the sector’s overall commercial direction, focusing on sustainable revenue growth, profitability and market leadership in Sri Lanka’s competitive hospitality landscape. 

In addition to continuing his leadership of the sales division, he will expand his remit to oversee commercial strategy across rooms and MICE, digital marketing, market positioning and business development and expansion. 

This appointment highlights Hayleys Leisure’s commitment to strengthening its market presence and delivering exceptional value to guests and stakeholders alike.

Hallock commented, “I am excited to take on this role and further develop the commercial strategy for Hayleys Leisure. Expansion and future market positioning will be key areas of focus and I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to achieve these goals.”

Hayleys Leisure Managing Director Rohan Karr added, “Shane has been a driving force behind our sales growth and commercial success over the past years. His deep industry knowledge and expertise make him the ideal choice to lead our commercial initiatives, ensuring that Hayleys Leisure continues to set benchmarks in hospitality excellence.”

With over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Hallock brings extensive expertise in strategic sales management, revenue growth and client relationship building. Since joining Hayleys Leisure in 2019, he has played a pivotal role in driving performance, expanding partnerships and securing long-term corporate and leisure business across The Kingsbury Colombo, Amaya Resorts & Spas and The Boutique Collection by Amaya.

Hallock’s career highlights include senior leadership roles at Taj Samudra Colombo and Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, where he successfully expanded corporate partnerships and led business development across multiple market segments. 

His strengths encompass strategic sales planning, revenue optimisation, market trend analysis and team leadership, complemented by professional development at the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management in Dubai and the MICE Professional Development Programme in Sri Lanka.