Human Resources

📈 Pierre-Marie Ragon appointed as the head of Le Mas Candille on the Riviera, indicating a strategic shift in luxury management. As competitive pressures grow and capital allocation becomes stricter, execution excellence is now crucial. This change focuses on altering risk profiles rather than brand identity.

📁 Hospitality firm Numa Group appoints Philip Lassman as managing director for the UK and Ireland. Lassman, with nearly 25 years of experience at Accor and IHG, succeeds Olivia Immesi. He will oversee Native by Numa and Numa brands. Numa opened its Chelsea Green in London in December 2025 and plans expansions in Fulham Broadway, Fitzrovia, and Edinburgh in 2026, alongside a refurbishment of Native by Numa Hyde Park.

🏨 Daniele Quattromini, the new director of food and beverage at Claridge's, has joined the Mayfair hotel, bringing experience from Corinthia London. He managed 250 staff across eight outlets at Corinthia since 2022, launching The Garden and Mezzogiorno by Francesco Mazzei. Quattromini's career highlights include roles at Cliveden House and awards like the 2015 Gold Service Scholarship. Claridge’s managing director, Thomas Kochs, expressed pleasure in welcoming him aboard.

🏨 Clermont Hotel Group has appointed Natasha Ludlow, Michael Hedges, Parik Zala, Dries Gadeyne, and Akhilesh Gupta as general managers across its 14-hotel portfolio. Last year, the group's training hours increased by 140% to 48,000 at The Academy. Ludlow will manage The Royal Horseguards, while Hedges and Zala will manage The Clermont Victoria and Charing Cross respectively. Gadeyne and Gupta are now overseeing Thistle Holborn, Bloomsbury Park, Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5, and Thistle Express Luton.

🏨 Elite Hotels appoints Dominic Osborne as general manager of The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne. Osborne, with nearly 30 years of hospitality experience, previously worked at Ashdown Park Hotel from 2002 to 2008 and recently at Farnborough Airport. The Grand Hotel, a five-star property with 152 bedrooms, is key to Elite Hotels' luxury focus. Recruitment of experienced leaders is crucial for managing seasonal demand and heritage properties. Graeme Bateman, Executive Chairman, praises Osborne's leadership credentials.

🏨 In Wiltshire, Bowood Estate appoints Kathrin Cockhill as head of business development to expand its hotel, spa, and golf resort. With over 20 years of experience, including roles at Hilton and Center Parcs, Cockhill aims to drive revenue growth and enhance guest experiences. The estate, home to the Lansdowne family for 250+ years, includes accommodations and function spaces. Cockhill will focus on business partnerships and international appeal. Lord Kerry supports her vision to maintain Bowood’s legacy.

📈 John Weston-Stanley becomes Mollie's head of marketing during its national expansion. His appointment precedes the launch of Mollie's first city-centre site in Manchester. Weston-Stanley previously spent 10 years at London’s Third Space health club, leading brand and marketing efforts. His strategy focuses on positioning, creative execution, and impact measurement to enhance brand awareness and loyalty. As Mollie’s grows, Weston-Stanley aims to capitalize on the brand's unique value-luxe proposition in the UK hospitality market.