The Doyle Collection appoints new chief executive

Irish family-owned hotel group The Doyle Collection has appointed Timur Sentuerk as its new chief executive. 

Sentuerk will oversee the strategic direction of the group, which operates a portfolio of eight hotels across London, Dublin, Cork, Bristol and Washington DC. 

His focus will be on “growth and elevating guest experience” with plans to “drive innovation across the brand’s operations and expand its presence in key markets”. 

Sentuerk has more than 30 years’ experience in the luxury hospitality industry. He was most recently chief operating officer at Kempinski Hotels, a role he has held since 2022. 

Prior to this, he served as senior vice-president of operations at Langham Hospitality Group and vice-president of operations at Pan Pacific Hotels Group. 

He has also held management roles at The Ritz-Carlton and Oberoi Hotels & Resorts and was assistant director of F&B at Mandarin Oriental. 

Sentuerk said: “I am delighted to be taking on the role of chief executive of The Doyle Collection, a group I have admired from afar for several years for its warmth of welcome that stems from its wonderful heritage and generations of family ownership, alongside an exceptional level of service and attention to detail.

“I look forward to working with the team to continue building on this legacy. We have exciting opportunities ahead, and I am committed to ensuring that we deliver exceptional guest experiences, developing the brand in ways that feel relevant and exciting to the modern consumer while maintaining the brand’s core values.”

Bernie Gallagher, chairman of The Doyle Collection, added: “Timur brings with him a wealth of experience from some of the most esteemed luxury hotel brands in the world, as well as a proven track record of leadership and an insightful approach to operational standards within the hospitality industry. 

“He will be instrumental in our plans for growth and development in the future, at an exciting time for our business. I wish him every success as he steps into his role as chief executive, and I look forward to working with him closely as we continue to evolve our business and honour the proud history of The Doyle Collection.”