Whitbread appoints Stuart Hookins as Estates Director to support delivery of long-term property strategy
Experienced property leader joins Whitbread from Royal Mail Group following the retirement of long-serving Estates Director.
We’re growing
Property is a key part of our unique business model
With over 855+ hotels across the UK and Ireland and a rapidly growing network of Premier Inn’s in Germany, we are focused on growing and innovating in our key markets whilst leveraging off the long-term strengths of our business. We differ from other hotel companies with our unique business model where our property strategy is integral to our approach to ensure we have the right hotels in the right locations. We are continuing to grow our market leading brands across the UK, Ireland and Germany and bring a proven track record, flexible development requirements and financial strength to securing new locations for our customers – whether freehold or leasehold.
Contact us for opportunities in the UK and Ireland
Jill Anderson
Acquisition Manager, North of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
jill.anderson@whitbread.com07880 139841
Paul Smith
Acquisition Manager, Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia
paul.smith@whitbread.com07583 944505
Matt Gent
Development Manager, Ireland
matt.gent@whitbread.com07714 617964
Jonathan Langdon
Acquisition Manager, Central London
jonathan.langdon@whitbread.com07931 722532
James Hall
Acquisitions & Development Manager
James.hall2@whitbread.com07788 310748
Louise Woodruff
Acquisition Manager, Outer London & South
louise.woodruff@whitbread.com07748 320445
Mark Anderson
Managing Director,
mark.anderson@whitbread.com
Property & International
Alex Flach
UK Development Director
alex.flach@whitbread.com07768 636071
Derek Griffin
Head of Acquisitions
derek.griffin@whitbread.com07717 544366
Our brands are growing across the UK & Ireland
Our property story
Discover how Whitbread is building on its unique ownership model to drive the next phase of Premier Inn’s growth. This film brings to life the strategy behind Whitbread’s new Five-Year Plan and the culture that continues to power our property success.
Latest property related press releases
Whitbread kicks off construction of its first Outer Dublin Premier Inn
157-bedroom hotel at Sandyford Business Park is targeted to open in Spring 2028
Whitbread submits planning application to convert Verity House in Leeds City Centre into a Premier Inn
The UK’s largest hotelier progresses its plans for a 131-bedroom hotel in the South Bank area of Leeds City
Premier Inn adds Central Plaza site in Carlisle to its development pipeline
Whitbread intends to redevelop the vacant site into a 104-bedroom Premier Inn hotel
Whitbread secures first hub by Premier Inn location south of the River Thames
The acquisition of Dorset House in Southwark marks the continued expansion of the hub by premier Inn brand in
