Our Team

Gareth Pugh

Managing partner, Gareth Pugh, has more than 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. He has managed several prestigious UK hotels, including Llangoed Hall, Hunstrete House near Bath, Stonehouse Court in the Cotswolds and the Royal Crescent, Bath. In 1997, he purchased the Painswick Hotel in Gloucestershire, winning awards including Country House Hotel of the Year, an RAC Blue Ribbon and two AA Rosettes for Fine Dining.

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Iain Shelton

Iain has worked in the hospitality industry since 1989 and brings extensive managerial and consultancy expertise. Prior to establishing Premier Cru Hotels & Inns with Gareth Pugh, Iain was managing director of Bespoke Hotels, running a portfolio of properties with a turnover in excess of £16 million. As a general manager, he has run both independent country house properties and major group hotels.

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Associates and senior managers:

Christopher Langrick Finance
Michael Rothwell Operations
Gwynne Gibbons Sales & Marketing
Chris Schofield Internet & E-mail Marketing
John Appleyard Finance & Accounting
Graham Underwood Human Resources
John Stevens Health & Safety
Nigel Connor Purchasing
Ammabel Kelsey Admin & Support
James John Master of Wine
Sophie Perhar Public Relations

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