Gavin Faull

Gavin Faull

New Zealand New ZealandbusinessmanMaleb. 19458.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Gavin Faull is a prominent figure in the hospitality industry, serving as the chairman and president of Swiss-Belhotel International, a hotel management group he founded in 1987. Under his leadership, the company has expanded significantly, operating 125 hotels across 20 countries with a workforce of 1,200 employees. Known for instilling a strong work ethic in his children, Gavin emphasizes the importance of financial discipline and the value of money, a lesson learned early by his sons Matthew, Oliver, and Edward. Despite their family's considerable wealth, the Faull family maintains a grounded lifestyle, exemplified by their policy of flying economy and prioritizing value in their business practices. Gavin's leadership style and philanthropic efforts have also contributed to his reputation as a respected business leader.

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Gavin Faull, Swiss-Belhotel president, said that in te reo Māori, the pronoun māua means togetherness.

Swiss-Belhotel’s Māua brand plans 3 more luxury hotels
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
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Gavin Faull expands Swiss-Belhotel with two new resorts in Bali.

Kiwi hotel boss Gavin Faull expands Swiss-Belhotel with two new resorts in Bali
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-01
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Gavin Faull is chairman and president of Swiss-Belhotel International.

Intergenerational wealth: How heirs to family fortunes earn their keep
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
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