13 hoteliers that have showcased their commitment to the hospitality industry have been awarded Master Innholder status following this year’s round of application
The award was created by the Worshipful Company of Innholders and is given to those who have proven themselves as industry leaders, having set the standard for the next generation of hospitality talent.
Dan Rose-Bristow, chairman of the Master Innholders, said: “I am extremely proud to extend a warm welcome to the Master Innholders organisation’s 13 new members.
“They have all displayed a remarkable passion and dedication to the hospitality industry and are making valuable contributions not only to their own hotels but also to the industry as a whole. My heartfelt congratulations go out to each of our new Master Innholders.”
The Master Innholders was formed in 1978 and has since been offering numerous education programmes, including the Master Innholders Aspiring Leaders Diploma, the Innholders Scholarship, and the Hotel Leadership Conference, to support the development of hospitality managers.
Robert Richardson FIH MI, CEO of the IoH said “I’m delighted to see so many of our members on this list. I’d like to offer my sincere congratulations to each and every one of the new Master Innholders.”
The new Master Innholders are:
- Anne Golden FIH, vice president operations, UK and North America and general manager, Pan Pacific London
- Chris Wayne-Wills FIH, CEO, Crerar Hotels
- Douglas Waddell FIH, operations director, Hand Picked Hotels
- Grant Campbell FIH, Nobu hotel London Portland Square
- Jeremy Goring FIH, chief executive, The Goring
- Johan Scheepers FIH, general manager, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
- Lynn Brutman FIH, regional vice president and general manager, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
- Matt Townley FIH, regional operations director, Dakota Hotels
- Nick Davies FIH, general manager at the Marylebone Hotel London
- Richard Hassell FIH, Co-proprietor and managing director, the Islington Country House Hotel and Spa
- Richard Palmer FIH, managing director, Devonshire Hotels and Restaurant Group
- Sonja Vodusek FIH, managing director, The Peninsula London
- Stefanie Hardy FIH, general manager, Park Plaza Victoria