B&B Hotels appoints new CEO to lead UK expansion
Patrick O’Connell has held senior management positions in the UK and Ireland with Doyle Collection, Mint Hotels and Hilton
B&B Hotels has announced the appointment of Patrick O’Connell as the new CEO of its UK operations as the European value-for-money hotel chain progresses its growth ambitions to open 100 new hotels in the UK by 2035.
O’Connell brings over 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, covering operations, major investment programmes, hotel openings and acquisitions.
He has held senior management positions in the UK and Ireland with Doyle Collection, Mint Hotels and Hilton. Most recently, he was head of Hotels at Queensgate Investments.
The leadership appointment comes as the UK team commences investment and delivery into the UK market, and B&B Hotels seeks to partner with existing hotel owners, developers, landowners, funds and real estate owners to deliver its expansion plans.
O’Connell said “I am delighted to join the B&B Hotels Group and steer this successful brand into the UK hospitality market. As a UK team, we have bold ambitions to replicate B&B HOTELS’ strong position in other established markets, and will be undertaking an accelerated growth strategy over the next decade to meet our target of 100 hotels by 2035.”
Fabrice Collet, president and CEO of B&B Hotels Group, added: “Our successful growth model and commitment to value for our guests have made us a beloved brand across Europe, and I am pleased that Patrick O’Connell is joining us as CEO of B&B Hotels UK to fulfil B&B Hotels’ ambitions, embody our CSR commitments and implement the Group development strategy in the UK.”
