Welcoming 24 new Fellows, CEO Robert Richardson FIH MI and IoH Chair Martin Traynor OBE FIH, handed out Fellowship scrolls and commemorative pins before dinner commenced.
With a motivating speech from our CEO, it was in the expert hands of Master of Ceremonies Peter Hancock FIH MI to guide the evening’s celebrations.
Winning this year’s highly coveted Institute of Hospitality’s Fellows’ Outstanding Contribution Award 2024 was Paul Gilley FIH, Managing Director of PJ Search & Selection and Founder and Chair of the London Hospitality Festival.
Presenting the trophy, at the dinner, the Institute’s CEO Robert Richardson FIH MI confirmed: “Paul truly embodies this award. He has provided a great deal of support and service to the Institute over many years, including six years serving as a trustee on the Institute’s Board, before stepping down last month.
“As founder and chairman of the London Hospitality Festival, he has created the industry’s largest annual charity football and softball tournament, attended by thousands of hospitality people and hundreds of brands every year; raising significant amounts of money for charities, including the Institute.
Robert concluded: “Paul is a worthy winner, despite another incredible shortlist of nominees this year.”
Jill Whittaker OBE FIH, Executive Chair of HIT Training provided a rousing after-dinner speech before Peter managed a busy auction of incredible prizes, gifted to us by our members, and all raising funds for the Institute’s Bursary.
The evening drew to a close with a few closing comments from our CEO: “Fellowship is a Promise. A promise to share your valuable experiences with our members and help us nurture young talent to become an essential part of their professional body. Thank you all for being here tonight, celebrating our collective achievements and for your ongoing support to the Institute and wider industry.”
Our new 2024 Fellows
Paul Borg FIH, Crowne Plaza Newcastle, General Manager
Ben Bridgeman FIH, Harbour Hotels Group, Group Operations Director
Alexander Caetano FIH, Park Plaza County Hall, General Manager
Debora Drago FIH, Roehampton Club, Deputy General Manager
Annie Dunning FIH, Yummy Jobs Ltd, Educational Programmes Manager
Adam Dyke FIH MI, Luxury Family Hotels, Group Operations Director
Chris Eigelaar FIH, The Belfry, Resort General Manager
Chris Gamm FIH, Springboard Charity & Springboard UK, Chief Executive
Jakob Gowin FIH, Meliá White House, General Manager
Timothy Griffin FIH MI, Wellbrook Hospitality, Principal
Michael Hall FIH, Salcombe Harbour Hotel, General Manager
Mark Hands FIH, Metropolitan Gaming, Director of Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Andrew Henning FIH, Highgate, Area Managing Director London
Graham Kiy FIH, Hard Rock International, Vice President, Hotel Operations EMEA
Mark Lewis FIH, Hospitality Action, Chief Executive
Aaron Logan FIH, Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection, Director of Operations
Aimee Lubwama FIH, Hilton London Bankside, Director of People and Culture
Kaustubh Mahajan FIH, GASTRONOMICA OMAN, General Manager
Kim Mouflier FIH, Hilton London Bankside, Hotel Manager
Matthew Randall FIH, Searcy Tansley & Co Ltd, General Manager
Craig Routledge FIH, Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre, General Manager
Alan Tang FIH, Gouqi, Managing Director
James Thomson OBE FIH MI, Prestonfield House Hotel, Owner
Darren Walsh FIH, Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham, Area Manager
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