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he Doyle Collection, the Irish family-owned group of luxury landmark hotels is delighted to announce the appointment of Timur Sentuerk as Chief Executive Officer. Timur joins The Doyle Collection as a passionate hotelier with a wealth of experience and knowledge, marking an exciting new chapter for the group.

In his new role, Timur will oversee the strategic direction of The Doyle Collection, which operates a portfolio of hotels in Dublin, London, Washington D.C, Cork and Bristol. With a focus on growth and elevating guest experience, together with his passion for people development, team performance and wellbeing, Timur plans to drive innovation across the brand’s operations and expand its presence in key markets.

Timur brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience in the luxury hospitality industry, with a track record of operational excellence at leading international hotel brands. Timur’s career to date has seen him lead some of the most renowned hotels and iconic brands across the globe, such as Kempinski Hotels, Langham Hospitality Group, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.

Timur joins The Doyle Collection from his most recent position as Chief Operating Officer at Kempinski Hotels, where he was responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of hotels and residences in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. His strategic leadership has earned him his reputation for delivering exceptional results, driving long-term profitability and supporting hotel development. As a seasoned industry leader with global experience, Timur has become a keynote speaker at institutions including EHL Hospitality Business School Lausanne and The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Commenting on his new role, Timur Sentuerk expressed his excitement to join The Doyle Collection family: “I am delighted to be taking on the role of Chief Executive Officer 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”.

Speaking on Timur’s appointment, Bernie Gallagher, Chairman of The Doyle Collection stated: “I am delighted to welcome Timur to The Doyle Collection as our Chief Executive Officer. 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 CEO, 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”.

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