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This list showcases the top United Kingdom based Director operating in the Hotel space. If you think a Director is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Michael Maibaum
Technology Evolution Director, UK & Ireland of Flutter Entertainment
He is an articulate, dedicated and innovative architect and engineering manager with excellent analysis skills, capable of working in and leading a team. He is responsible for making the decisions to ensure a project meets requirements, is delivered on schedule and is well supported in production. He have a keen interest in keeping up-to-date on the latest technology trends to keep ahead of the curve. His excellent communication skills ensure efficient collaboration with management, collaborators and clients.
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About Flutter Entertainment: Flutter Entertainment is the world’s leading online sports betting and gaming operator.
Siobhan Thomas
Global Talent Acquisition Director of Intercontinental Hotels Group
Siobhan Thomas has worked with several high-profile companies such as Credit Suisse, Sky, and Taleo optimizing, implementing programs, tools, and capability to attract the right talent. Currently, she is the Global Resourcing Director at IHG overseeing the Global Resourcing Centre of Excellence working with key stakeholders to scope future resourcing needs/priorities and deliver recruitment technologies, policies, processes, and training.
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About Intercontinental Hotels Group: IHG is one of the world’s leading hotel companies
Mark Gretton
Director of Crave Interactive
Mark is the former CTO at TomTom and was a Director of Psion Computers. Mark is highly respected as a leading technologist.
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About Crave Interactive: Crave Interactive is the leading provider of cutting-edge in-room tablets designed for hotels of any size.
Meera Depala
Finance Director and Head Of Finance of Native
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About Native: Native specializes in service apartments, corporate housing, graduate and large program housing, holiday lets, and property management.
Simon Thompson
Co-Founder & Managing Director of Conferences-uk.org.uk
Simon Thompson is Director and Co-Founder of Conferences:UK, ConferenceVenues.com and ConferencesGroup. Simon is an active member of the Hotel Booking Agents Association (HBAA) and strongly supports Accreditation in Meetings (AIM). Simon is passionate about transforming our successful UK business into the World No.1 Hotel and Conference Booking Agency.
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About Conferences-uk.org.uk: Conferences-uk.org.uk (part of ConferencesGroup) is a flagship UK Expert Venue Finding Agency.
Rafael Bejerano
Director of AB Hotels
Rafael (Rafi) Bejerano is a Director at AB Hotels, UK.
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About AB Hotels: AB Hotels is a collection of three family-owned unique hotels.
Chris Webster
Group Transformation Director of Hand Picked Hotels
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About Hand Picked Hotels: Hand Picked Hotels is a collection of country house hotels including with spa & health clubs.
Na’ím Anís Peymán
Director of Paymán Club
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About Zeevou: Paymán Club is a provider of serviced accommodation, hotels, and short term lettings across the UK and Europe.
Omer Brakin
Co-Founder, Director of La-Terra
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About La-Terra: La-Terra provides end-to-end services to clients throughout the entire investment life cycle.
Kevin Charity
Managing Director of The Coaching Inn Group Ltd.
Kevin Charity Founded The Coaching Inn Group Ltd. in 1996 and serves as its Managing Director.
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About The Coaching Inn Group Ltd.: The Coaching Inn Group Ltd. owns and operates hotels in Marsh, Oundle, Boston, Market Harborough, Horncastle, Piercebridge.
