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
- Jontjë Cunliffe-Lister Sales & Marketing
- Chris Schofield Internet & E-mail Marketing
- 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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