United Kingdom, St. James, London. May 22, 2024

For immediate release - The Board of Directors at the Stafford Collection are delighted to announce the appointment of John McLean as General Manager of the Stafford Collection. With superb leadership and project management skills, John has two decades of experience in the hotel hospitality industry, working in five-star properties across the world. Most recently, John's extensive experience has seen him at the helm in premium hotels across London.

John joins the Stafford Collection from The Cadogan Hotel in Chelsea, where he served as Interim General Manager. He has also previously worked as General Manager of The Kensington, Hotel Manager and Interim General Manager of Brown'sHotel London, and Executive Head of F&B of The Lanesborough. John isrenowned for realigning and repositioning the hotels he heads up, to ensure that customers are assured of consistent, five-star service every time they visit.

John is a Springboard Ambassador and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, and the Institute of Hospitality in the UK. Under his leadership, his team was also awarded the Forbes Five Star Award for an exceptional property offering the highest levels of service and quality.

The Board of Directors of the Stafford Collection commented: "We are delighted to welcome John to the team at the Stafford Collection. He brings with him vast industry experience and, coupled with a strong set of values, he will be an incredible asset as we continue to deliver the high level of customer service for which the Stafford Collection is renowned."

John McLean said of his appointment: "I am very much looking forward to joining the team at the Stafford Collection, and to build on the legacy that has already been created. To work in these storied properties and to lead the teams in offering a level of service that goes above and beyond, is something that I am delighted to be a part of."