Meliá White House appoints new general manager

Meliá White House, part of Meliá Hotels International, has announced the appointment of Jakob Gowin as general manager of its 4-star deluxe hotel that sits alongside Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill.

Following the recent reveal of a £40m transformation for the 1930s Grade II listed building, Gowin joins the impressive 581-room hotel, which features an additional 112 long-stay apartments, with extensive experience from several London properties. 

Most recently, he held the position of general manager at the 370-bed Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge. During his two years at the property, he managed a high volume of food, beverage and meeting and events business, seeing the hotel through a partial refurbishment and rebrand, ensuring a strong return to post covid revenues. 

Gowin also spent some of his career at the Leonardo brand’s Heathrow property, again, managing the hotel through an extensive refurbishment over an 18-month period.

Prior to his time at Leonardo, he held the position of food and beverage director at the 1,000-bedroom Kensington Forum. 

A member of the board for Missenden Abbey International Hotel and Hospitality School, he is proactive in his role, advising students on industry practices and providing professional advice and guidance to the school.

Commenting on his new role, Gowin said: “Having spent a number of years managing hotels in central London, when the opportunity to join a prestigious and historic hotel such as Meliá White House arised, I jumped at the opportunity. Following its grand renovation, I’m excited for the future of this flagship Meliá hotel.”