New Forest Hotels has appointed Garry Baldwin as Head of Group Operations.
Baldwin, who joins from the role of Senior Hotel Inspector at AA Hotels, will take the operational reigns at New Forest Hotels, which includes four hotels – Bartley Lodge, Beaulieu Hotel, Forest Lodge and Moorhill House – Burley Manor, a restaurant and rooms and a country pub, the Drift Inn.
Baldwin has over 10 years’ experience with the AA – including personally creating and developing the AA College Rosette Scheme – one of the highest accreditations in partnership with people 1st for college restaurants in the hospitality industry.
Baldwin’s previous operational experience includes a diverse selection of 5-star British names including, Cunard, Bovey Castle Hotel in Devon and Pennyhill Park in Surrey.
Michaela Lisle, Managing Director of New Forest Hotel said that the company is “thrilled” with Baldwin’s appointment. She continued, “This year we are celebrating our 30-year anniversary and attracting someone of his calibre at this stage of our journey is a great endorsement of our strategy and ambition.
“Garry’s appointment brings unrivalled industry knowledge and experience, underpinning our next phase of investment in our hotels, pubs and restaurants, the team’s development and support, and, more importantly, our guests’ experience.”
