The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company announces new CEO

The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company, a global collection of luxury hotels including The Landmark London, Royal Lancaster, K West Hotel & Spaand Basil Street Apartments, has promoted Fergus Stewart to CEO of the group, following upwards of 20 months in the role of deputy managing director.

Stewart , who remains in his position as general manager of Five Star Grand Dame Hotel, The Landmark London, has been promoted within the wider group following a successful tenure.

Heading up the team, Stewart will run with several projects across the group, as well as leading on growth and cross-hotel synergies and collaborations. At the centrally located Marylebone hotel, The Landmark London, he is currently leading a £1.3m renovation and brand repositioning. The activation includes the introduction of a new luxury Champagne Terrace – set for completion in April – and modern upgrades to the hotel. 

Renovations will also span across many of The Landmark London’s other well-known spaces including the Winter Garden Restaurant. Also included in the renovation plans is the development of a new suite and spa. The current renovations follow the launch of the new Great Central Pub by Matt Fletcher, which was re-opened in late-2022.

Alongside The Landmark London, Stewart will be leading on the rebrand of K West Shepherds Bush into Hotel Indigo by IHG Hotels & Resorts. Due to re-open in Spring 2025, Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherds Bush, is undergoing a significant refurbishment and will feature a distinctive new design and destination restaurant and bar, plus a boutique spa with hydrotherapy pool and state-of-the-art business facilities and function rooms.

Prior to taking up the initial role as The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company’s deputy managing director in 2021, Stewart held senior positions at several international Five Star luxury hotel brands –including senior vice president and acting chief operating officer at Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts based in Dubai.

Stewart says of his promotion: "It’s a great honour to be promoted to the role of CEO at The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company. During my time as Deputy Managing Director, we have made great progress with our hotels, namely in facilitating large scale renovations and repositioning of both The Landmark London and K West Hotel & Spa. There are some extremely exciting things in the pipeline, and I’m thrilled to be overseeing the growth of our destinations, teams and accolades across the board."

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