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The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company has announced the appointment of Andrew Wanless as its new group talent development manager.
Joining from Grantley Hall where he was training manager, Wanless brings with him upwards of 12 years’ experience handling people development across the hospitality sector.
In his previous position, he was responsible for bringing to life the Grantley Hall Academy, a program designed to offer new and existing team members the chance to learn and develop.
Between 2018–2020, Wanless was at leading hotel management and advisory company, Michels and Taylor, where he was responsible for all F&B related training within 16 hotels.
Furthermore, between 2017–2018, he was responsible for restaurant operational excellence at Bourne Leisure – Haven.
Wanless said: “I’m joining The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company at a pinnacle time as we aim to develop our talent development offering with a more holistic approach.
“We are fortunate enough to represent some of London’s most luxury hotels, which are also noted as some of the country’s greatest places to work. Through implementation of well thought out people practices, we aim to take this to the next level to ensure we harness and retain London’s top hospitality talent.”
Nicola Forshaw, group director of HR, added: “We’re very pleased to have Andrew on board as our unwavering focus on our people, and development of the team, maintains a top priority. Wanless’ in-depth and thoughtful approach to people, training and development is one that fits very well with our ethos as a brand, and we look forward to seeing how the team responds to the fantastic and progressive plans and developments he has in store.”
