John McLean has been promoted to CEO of the Stafford Collection hotel group.
The promotion comes less than a year after McLean joined the company as a director, having previously worked at the Cadogan Hotel in London.
The Stafford Collection includes the Stafford London Hotel in Mayfair, Northcote in Lancashire and Norma Restaurant in London’s Fitzrovia.
McLean said: “I am delighted to be taking on the role of CEO of the Stafford Collection, which includes the Stafford London, one of the capital’s most prestigious hotels in Northcote and a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Ribble Valley; and Norma, a Sicilian restaurant in Fitzrovia, London.
“Over the past seven months, it has been a privilege to work with the exceptionally talented teams behind these iconic and historic properties. It is an even greater privilege now to lead these remarkable teams as we continue to celebrate the heritage of our properties while steering the portfolio towards an exciting and dynamic future.
“Personally, this opportunity is particularly important to me. My journey to London began over 30 years ago here in Stafford London, where I worked as a chef. Now that I’m back, it’s been really heartwarming to meet familiar faces from those early days again. I am excited and inspired by the road ahead and look forward to contributing to the continued success of this exceptional collection.”
McLean was previously General Manager at The Kensington in South Kensington, Hotel Manager at Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair and Director of Food and Beverage at The Lanesborough, also in Mayfair.
McLean is a Springboard Ambassador and Fellow of both the Australian Institute of Management and the Institute of Hospitality in the UK.
