Hand Picken Hotels has appointed Sofitel London St James’s former hotel manager and former CEO of Lygo Arms to oversee their three farmer properties.
Vidyadhar Patole has been appointed at Wood Hall & Spa, near Wetherby and Crathorne Hall in North Yorkshire, by joining the Maldives Constance Halavel, where he spent the last two years.
He brings 26 years of industrial experience because he has previously played the role of senior management in prestigious properties such as Fairmont St Andrews and Sofitel London St James.
At the same time, Graeme Nesbitt has been named as CEO of Fawsley Hall and SPA in Northammtonshire. He joins the Cotswolds Lygon weapons, some iconic luxury hotels, and previously served as a group food and drink leader in hand -selected hotels for four years.
At the Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, he monitors two AA-Rosette restaurants led by chef Joe Gould.
Patole said: “Hand-picked hotels joining Crathorne Hall and Wood Hall is an exciting opportunity, and I am completely committed to driving the brand’s next growth and excellence. This means extra miles with curated experiences that only exceed the pleasant residence.”
Nesbitt said, “This is an exciting opportunity, and I am committed to leading the next reading of growth and excellence. Hand-picked hotels have always emphasized the creation of memorable stay, and I have the honor to receive Fawsley Hall and Spa & Spa-it has always been in our collection.”
Julia Hands, chairman of hand -picked hotels, added: “Both bring a wide experience of luxurious hospitality, and their expertise and enthusiasm are key funds in these important roles. I am excited to see how their leadership improves our team, raising our experiences, and helping to maintain the unique tradition of the historic countries.”
Founded in 2001, Hand Picken Hotels has grown into 21 collection of hotels and coastal areas of privately owned luxury farmhouses.