Mat Dalby, a hotel and lifestyle design expert from London with more than 20 years’ global experience, is joining WMK in Australia.

Working in London, Rio, Dubai, Mumbai, Hong Kong, and New Zealand, Mat has collaborated with many of the world’s highest-profile brands and designers, including Valentino, Hermes, Philippe Starck, Kelly Hoppen, Steve Leung and Marcel Wanders and developed the prestigious Harrods Hotel concept.

“Mat will bring a global perspective and a wealth of hotel and lifestyle experience to our already highly-regarded team,” said WMK Managing Director, Greg Barnett.

WMK is designing many leading hotel projects, including Vibe Darling Harbour, Shorter House Sydney, Lido Way Shanghai and the recently built five-star Pullman Sydney Airport.

As Director – Hotels & Lifestyle, Mat will further strengthen WMK’s experienced and award-winning hotel and resort team.

Hotel operators, developers and industry professionals who would like to learn from Mathew’s expertise can hear him speak at the HotelsWorld conference in July.