Hotel group expands executive board with new appointments

The hotel group which runs the art-deco Midland Hotel in Morecambe and
the Lancaster House Hotel has announced a raft of new senior management
appointments in an expansion of its executive board.

The changes reflect English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues’ ambitions for
growing the business and developing its offer across its four star
venues in North Lancashire and the Lake District.

Ben Berry moves up from sales and purchasing director to take the reins
as group managing director, whilst his father Simon transfers into a
newly created role of executive chairman.

Previously group managers, Teresa Lawrence, Matt Stanaway and Michael
Kay all win promotions to the board as sales, hotel operations and
leisure directors respectively.

Simon Berry from English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues says:  “Teresa,
Matt and Michael have all enjoyed long, successful careers with the
group and their knowledge, experience and decision making input at the
board table will be invaluable as we move the business forward.

“Ben takes over as managing director, taking charge of the day to day
running of the business and allowing me to take more of an oversight and
planning role.

“There’s no doubt that we’ve significantly strengthened the board with
these new appointments as we look forward to some exciting times ahead
for our venues, staff and guests.”

The hotel group has been in the Berry family for over 60 years with Ben
Berry representing the fifth generation at the helm.  Its venues also
include Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa on Windermere and the Wild Boar Inn at
Crook.

Teresa, Matt and Michael join Simon, Tim and Ben Berry and finance
director Matt Wilkinson as directors.

English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues is currently recruiting for staff
across a range of hospitality industry disciplines.  To find out more
about available jobs and to apply, visit
https://englishlakes.co.uk/jobs/