Careys Manor appoints new general manager
The Careys Manor hotel in the New Forest, Brockenhurst, has appointed Steve Woodrow as its new general manager.
He comes to Careys Manor from the Solent Hotel and Spa in Fareham, where he was general manager for five years, overseeing a 117-bedroom hotel, 13 meeting rooms, and a one rosette restaurant and bar and spa.
Woodrow has over 25 years’ experience in the hotel industry, having worked for premier four-star and five-star hotels both in the UK and abroad.
Woodrow, who takes over from Sunil Kanjanghat, said: “I am delighted to be part of the team at Careys Manor. This is a fabulous hotel, with a rich history and in a stunning location. In my few weeks at the property I already know we have a fantastic group of committed and hardworking people.
“I have had some amazing experiences in my years in hotels, working with many talented and super people. I know that if you have good people around you, who enjoy what they do and thrive on giving our guests a fabulous experience whilst working together as a team, we will achieve great things.”
James Hiley-Jones,managing director of Greenclose Hotels, which runs both Careys Manor and its sister hotel The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu, added: “We are delighted to welcome Steve to Careys Manor.
“Steve is a motivated and astute general manager with a wide range of experience and skills and a fantastic track record. He has a clear vision for developing the team here at Careys Manor and I know there are exciting times ahead.”
