A strategic thinker, always looking for new ways of working, to inspire and to be inspired by others. With over thirty 30 years experience across most fields in Hospitality with particular strengths in creative solutions to sticky problems, F&B operations, design, efficiency, service and revenue management. Co-owner of Merchants Manor a Hotel for Grown Ups. Over the last 7 years have taken this project through 7 years of straight line double digit growth and re positioned from 3 star coaching hotel to one of the South Wests premier 4 and 5 star accommodation providers with a converted 3 rosettes for it restaurant.

Forfilled a number of high profile roles during my time with the largest catering company in the world. From individual general management of key locations such as the British Library, then Regional Director role with a portfolio of 9 key venues general managers reporting to me. The design, build and opening of 2 award winning mutli million pound restaurants for the Barbican Centre, and again at Hatfield House, Hever Castle and Leeds Castle, before moving into a national role for the roll-out of an international brand across the entire sector.

Initial role as Director of Sales & Marketing and then General Management. Strategically reviewed the entire sales, marketing, operations, and growth strategy that saw one of the largest events businesses in the UK grow over 3 years from £6.5 to £9.5 million turning the venue into an award winning multi faceted events space all year round and subsequently played a key role in the sale to the site for in excess of £50 million.

During my ten years with Marriott spent all my time in the London market. Part of opening management team for County Hall Marriott as part of reception management team overseeing all aspects of reception management. Quickly moved into Revenue Management and oversaw some of the hotels most critical moments including position the hotel ahead of the competitor set post 9/11 and the revenue strategies across all revenue streams for the Millennium. This followed with revenue management positions in other key London sites, devising strategies for growth in each market, before moving into cluster and regional roles with a constant focus on analysis and strategic growth of the businesses.

Assistant Front of House Manager overseeing all aspects of guest experience in the luxury PGA Tournament Hotel.

Management in Training programme with Marriott International based at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown, Ohio. 18 months spent across all departments but particular focus on Reception and Finance.