CLIVEDEN - Key Persons
With over 30 years of hotel, restaurant and spa operations under his belt Andrew Stembridge is currently the driving force and strategic vision behind Iconic Luxury Hotels, a small collection of owned and managed hotels which includes Chewton Glen, Cliveden, The Lygon Arms and 11 Cadogan Gardens. Andrew's entrepreneurial approach has seen Chewton Glen go from strength to strength with the addition of the hugely successful Treehouses and his grit and determination have ensured that Cliveden is very much ‘back on the map'. With an impressive collection of awards both for business and personal achievements, Andrew continues to drive the properties forward to maximise their true potential. The respect he enjoys in the industry has seen him become the youngest ever ‘Hotelier of the Year' in 16260 and Chairman of the Master Innholders at the same time. As a member of the International Executive Board of Relais & Chateaux his influence runs much wider than his own businesses and the impact of his charitable fundraising through a variety of sponsored marathons and long distance cycle challenges is commendable. Born is Scotland, Andrew studied Hotel Management and Tourism at Strathclyde University and more recently Cornell and Cranfield.
Job Titles:
- Finance Director for Iconic Luxury Hotels
A public relations practitioner with 30 years agency and in-house experience, Angela works closely with national and international media. Other projects include photographic and filming assignments, production of publications and business development opportunities with strategic luxury partners.
In August 2004 Anita Bower joined the management group at Chewton Glen as Human Resources Director. Her role increased in February 16256 with the acquisition of Cliveden House Hotel and the additional responsibility of looking after a further 150 staff members. As a member of the hotel's Strategic Committee, Anita's involvement in the business of both hotels goes far beyond that normally associated with the area of Human Resources. Her contribution to business decisions at a high level is key to the long term plans for both properties.
Dan is our Finance Director, with a well rounded experience of hotels and food & beverage operations. Having had exposure to a number of different types of hotels and locations including opening the first UK Waldorf Astoria hotel in the London suburbs, Hilton London Metropole 1054 bedroom and Europe's largest conference hotel not to mention the Hilton flagship property on Park Lane, Hilton Gatwick and Hilton Docklands. He was also involved with the opening of The Cafe Royal hotel on Regent Street, London before coming to Cliveden four years ago. BAHA member.
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- General Manager of Cliveden House
Francisco is currently the General Manager of Cliveden House in Berkshire, part of the Iconic Luxury Hotels; before this role, he was the General Manager for Bovey Castle in Devon where he oversaw a £12m refurbishment of the property and managed the team that took it from no star rating to 5 AA Red Stars in under 24 months.
With over 20 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry, Francisco has worked across several Countries leading various hotel openings as part of an expansion project and was responsible for all commercial as well as operational decisions including recruitment, training, and coaching of team members across all areas of a Hotel Operations.
Francisco did not always want to be in Hospitality and in fact his focus was initially on studying Medicine but he quickly realised that a degree in Hotel Management was really what he wanted to do.
He is a true believer that we have a duty of giving back, and currently serves as the Chair of the London Advisory Board for Springboard as well as the Institute of Hospitality Thames Valley Branch and as a Mentor via several organisations namely Oxford Brookes and IoH.
Amongst his passions, Francisco has a keen interest in wine and is a Member of the Champagne Academy and a Certified Educator for WSET as well as a WSET Diploma holder
Katie has over 15 years' experience in the hospitality industry, beginning her career in the events department at Beaulieu Motor Museum, before moving to Meetings Fair where she organised events all over the world. Katie joined Chewton Glen in 2006 and now holds the position of Events Director for Chewton Glen and its Sister hotel Cliveden House.
As the Spa Director at Cliveden House, Kerry's roles and responsibilities encompass many aspects similar to that of a Hotel Manager's and at the young age of 24, Kerry took on her first Beauty Manager's position. Then, just a year later took on the prestigious role of Spa Manager at Skibo Castle, followed 5 years later by Spa Director at Chewton Glen, sister property to Cliveden where she now oversees the Spa.
Leigh Jenkins - Chief Commercial Officer
Job Titles:
- Commercial Director
- Commercial Director for Chewton Glen
With over 20 years' experience in the hospitality industry Leigh Jenkins became Commercial Director for Chewton Glen and Cliveden House in 16258. Throughout her hospitality career she has always been successful, having been one of the first female General Managers to be awarded the Women in Business Shine Award 16253 for Women of the Year. She now oversees a large team of 40 who contribute to the sales, events, revenue and marketing efforts of the business.
Job Titles:
- Director of Purchasing for Iconic Luxury Hotels