THE IMPERIUM COLLECTION

The Imperium Collection, a division of The Imperium Group, includes the boutique luxury Queenstown properties of Eichardt’s Private Hotel, The Spire Hotel, No5 Church Lane and now, The Grille by Eichardt’s. Eichardt’s Private Hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, one of the world’s premier hotel brands.

The Imperium Group team is a highly skilled group of professionals who have strong financial, strategic, operational, human resource and change management expertise which they are able to provide to the businesses Imperium Group owns to enable these businesses to grow.

THE TEAM BEHIND THE GRILLE

ANDREW COX
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Andrew established The Imperium Group, a private investment company in 2001. The Group today manages a diverse portfolio of businesses alongside those of The Imperium Collection. Originally from Christchurch, Andrew is a passionate owner with a genuine love of New Zealand and of Queenstown in particular.

JAMES CAVANAGH
GROUP GENERAL MANAGER

Managing the Imperium Group's operations at Eichardt’s Private Hotel, The Spire Hotel and associated dining outlets. James is originally from Auckland, New Zealand and joined Imperium via Melbourne, Australia from the Rydges group and the Windsor Hotel (Oberoi).

OLIVER XIE
HEAD CHEF

Head Chef for Queenstown's The Grille By Eichardt’s. Oliver Xie is passionate about bringing a contemporary twist to traditional cuisines.