Chartwell Management Services

Bruce Hayman

With over 40 years commercial management experience, 20+ at operational Chief Executive or General Manager Level, Bruce Hayman now runs his own company, Chartwell Management Services, involved in Strategic and Operational Planning and Performance Management programs, and is a Director of the publicly listed company AVJennings and Chairman of 2 Private Companies and a Director of Diabetes Australia New South Wales. He has resided both in Australia and Singapore and worked across many countries in the pharmaceutical, food distribution (both wholesale and retail), property, manufacturing, liquor, hospitality and tourism industries.

As CEO of the Australian Rugby Union he was at the leading edge of Australian and International Rugby’s, at times, turbulent transitions from the game they play in heaven to the one they play professionally all over the world. During his time at the ARU he was instrumental in the establishment of SANZAR and the Super 12 and Tri Nation’s competition.

In 1993 when he underwent a quadruple bypass at The San (Sydney Adventist Hospital) and in 1999 was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. He has been a constant member of the hospital’s excellent cardiac rehab program and in 2002 with other regular attendees of the program and with the support of the Hospital and the San Foundation, they founded The Zipper & Stent Group, of which he continues to be Chairman. In August 2005 he led a group of former patients and medical staff across the Kokoda Track and produced the documentary “Kokoda With Heart” which was purchased by the Seven Network and screened nationally on Saturday 3rd February 2007 and is now in distribution on DVD.

Bruce is a former President of The King’s School Old Boys Union and Chairman of The School Foundation and is currently President of The Rugby Club of Sydney. Whilst living in Singapore he was foundation President of The Singapore Australia Business Council, and has been recognized by Tourism Training Australia with a Platinum award for his contribution to tourism in Australia.

Scott Xavier Higgins

Scott Xavier Higgins is a professional writer, scriptwriter and director who has worked in all major media, from print, internet, interactive education & training, high-end animation, drama, live theatre, live events and documentary.

With every project he brings a unique blend of qualifications and experience - the disciplines of university degrees in Arts and Law, the creative qualification of an Acting Diploma plus seven years as a performer in film and theatre. But above all he offers the skills of a successful career as a writer and director - forged in the unrelenting environments of broadcast, non-broadcast TV and the live theatre and event industries. His recent success for Channel 7 “Kokoda with Heart” reflects his full skill set: writer, director and interviewer at the highest level.

Nominated for five and winner of two AWGIES (Australian Writer’s Guild), he has also won a Gold Award at the New York Film and Television Festival, A Gold Quill at the IABC Golden Quill Awards (NYC) and five ITVA Awards for numerous production companies around Australia and in the USA.

Jane Grljusich

With a unique employment background, Jane is an innovative and results-driven multi-media reporter, presenter, researcher, editor, writer and public relations specialist with an impressive 10-year record of success in delivering high-quality content for news stories, for all media including print, radio, television, current affairs and for speeches, media release and strategies, corporate publications and as a TV documentary Director.

Jane combines highly-developed research and writing skills, attention to detail, flair and innovation for producing quality work.

She has specialised in identifying and implementing simple solutions to complex problems with a hands-on, lead-by-example style that fosters a culture of team work, shared mission and a dedication to excellence.

Jane directed “The Journey” the in-house documentary of the successful Chartwell NRMA M&S Kokoda 2008 Leadership Program.

Sharon Johnson

Sharon Johnson has been working for Chartwell Management since Feb 2004 as Office Manager.

In this role, Sharon manages the smooth flow of the administration of the company and ensures that Bruce is out there doing his best for his clients while not having to worry about the day to day management of the business.

Sharon has been involved in office administration for over 12 years and prior to that was involved in the front office side of hotels both in Australia and overseas and so understands and delivers the customer service focus that Chartwell Management is known and recognised for.