Appointments
Stay up to date with personnel changes in the UK hotel sector. From executive appointments and board-level hires to senior management reshuffles and operational leadership moves, this section delivers detailed coverage of talent movements across brands and properties. Discover who’s stepping into roles—whether general managers, sales directors, chefs or head concierges—and explore the strategic rationale behind each appointment. Whether you’re tracking competitor talent or scouting potential partners, this hub provides the latest news and intel on the people shaping hospitality.
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Jul- 2025 -10 JulyHotel Brands
Chestnut Group appoints two senior leaders
Chestnut Group has announced the appointments of Henry Fairbanks as director of acquisitions and wholesale and Ollie Trezise as operations lead for the group. Fairbanks has led Chestnut’s hospitality operations since 2020, bringing insight into the group’s diverse operations and strategic ambitions. Trezise was previously regional director at City Pub…
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2 JulyHotel Brands
HotelREZ appoints two senior executives
HotelREZ has announced the appointments of Zukiswa Tuso as head of marketing communications and Karen McFall has been appointed director of new business. Tuso has two decades experience as a marketing leader, having worked across a number of industries including education, cold chain, cloud technology, and healthcare. She has prominent…
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Jun- 2025 -27 JunePeople
Mandarin Oriental appoints senior leaders for residences and homes division
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Brad Berry and Philip Leighton to senior roles within its development team, as the group strengthens its focus on branded residences and luxury home offerings. Berry will become head of residences and homes from June 2025. He brings more than 25 years’ experience in luxury real…
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19 JuneHotel Brands
Turas Hotels unveils new senior appointments
Highland-based group Turas Hotels has announced a series of senior appointments as part of a leadership overhaul aimed at driving growth and acquisitions across Scotland. The company has appointed Jennifer Macdonald-Nethercott as head of marketing and Johan Van Heerden as its first internal revenue manager. Macdonald-Nethercott, who led the group’s…
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May- 2025 -21 MayHotel Brands
Hotel Indigo Leeds appoints general manager ahead of summer opening
Hotel Indigo Leeds has appointed Simon Grace as general manager ahead of its opening in summer 2025. Bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Grace honed his skills in some of Yorkshire’s wedding venues before transitioning to fine dining establishments, and eventually into leadership roles…
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20 MayAppointments
Village Hotel Club reshuffles senior leadership team amid growth plans
Village Hotel Club, a hotel and leisure club brand, has made key changes and additions to its leadership team as part of its growth plans. Paul Roberts, previously chief financial officer (CFO), has been appointed chief operating officer (COO), a newly created role within the group. In addition, Village has…
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6 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 6/5/25
The West Retford Hotel, a historic 18th-century manor in North Nottinghamshire, has been listed for sale at £4.2m. Set on 4.3 acres of land, it features 63 ensuite guest rooms, two dining areas, and extensive event facilities, including suites for up to 200 people. The hotel has been significantly developed…
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6 MayPeople
Malmaison and Hotel du Vin unveils five senior appointments
Malmaison and Hotel du Vin has strengthened its senior leadership team with five new appointments. The refreshed commercial sees Stephanie Pinto join as director of Sales, bringing 30 years of strategic sales expertise across multiple verticals, most recently from Aimbridge Hospitality. Annie Stevenson has also taken on the role of…
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1 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 1/5/25
Savills is marketing the freehold site for the fully consented Residence Inn by Marriott Cambridge, offering a development-ready opportunity for a 134-bedroom aparthotel with a Gross Development Value exceeding £50m. The four-storey property will feature a reception, lounge, restaurant, bar, gym, business centre, and a retail unit, and is targeting…
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1 MayHotel Brands
Splendid Hospitality Group announces three senior hires
Splendid Hospitality Group (SHG) has announced three senior hires across its people, procurement and finance teams. Emma Yearwood has joined the business as group people director; Austen Bushrod has been appointed director of procurement and Jon Newton has been named central finance director. Yearwood brings a wealth of expertise to…
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