
59club, a golf industry customer service analysts and training providers has announced that Hendrick van der Geld is joining the team as director of sales.
On stepping into this role within 59club Canada, van der Geld brings experience spanning a broad range of service sectors, with an affiliation with the PGA of Canada for over 20 years, serving as a golf professional, restaurant manager, membership and marketing director, general manager and COO, while also managing entrepreneurial ventures.
“What we found in Hendrick was something quite unique. It’s rare that you come across someone who possesses all the key attributes you really aspire from in a candidate, as well as a complete appreciation of the diverse industry that 59club encompasses, and a great track record to boot, said Ryan Tracy, 59club Canada’s managing partner.
“Right there and then, we knew we had something special in Hendrick and together, we are confident that we can really bolster the club industry across Canada as witnessed and documented across other 59club territories before us,” he said.
It didn’t take long for van der Geld to see a fit.
“When I was introduced to the suite of products 59club offers, I immediately identified with the value proposition and saw the fit within the industry,” he said.
“The 59club performance management tools and services offer a quantitative viewpoint and that insight and resources are much needed in the club and hospitality management space; It’s something I had to be part of, I can’t wait to get started,” he added.
59club is headquartered in the UK and established in golf, hotels, leisure, spa and restaurants.
With seven divisions across the United States, Middle East and Africa, Asia and two in Europe, and the recent opening in Canada; 59club’s performance management solutions and global intel is now available to properties within the region, with the goal of elevating customer service levels, sales performance and ultimately increasing a venues profitability.
To contact van der Geld, email hendrick@59clubcanada.com. Tracy can be reached at Ryan.tracy@59club.com