Find out about Our Members

The Master Innholders is a well respected, prestigious force within the hotel industry – an elite corps which is publicly recognised as a standard bearer for the industry.

It aims to influence standards and extend professionalism within the industry; to promote consideration, study, discussion and research in the areas affecting hotel management including management development, training, education and recruitment.

All Members

Kate Nicholls OBE MI

Chief Executive, UKHospitality

Kate Nicholls OBE has been CEO of UKHospitality, the powerful voice representing the broad hospitality sector, since its inception in 2018, having previously worked as CEO and Strategic Affairs Direct…

John O’Carroll FIH MI

Retired Member, N/A

John graduated with Honours from Shannon College of Hotel Management in 1972 and joined the Trust House Forte Graduate Development Programme, spending time at Cornell University, New York. After appoi…

Michael O’Dwyer FIH MI

Managing Director, HGS Partnership

Michael O’Dwyer was born and raised in Ireland and graduated with First Class Honours,from the Shannon College of Hotel Management. His hotel career began in the UK with Trusthouse Forte where he held…

Conor O’Leary MI

Managing Director , Gleneagles

Conor’s hospitality career began in London’s bustling bar and restaurant scene, which led to senior F&B and leadership roles in some of the UK and the Middle East’s finest five-star hotels. Immedia…

Ricci Orbertelli FIH MI

Chairman, Ricci Obertelli Consultants

Riccardo was appointed to his current position as CEO/VP of Operations for the Dorchester Group in 1996. Previous to this he was General Manager and a Director of The Dorchester, London. After a train…

thomas Orchard FIH MI

Complex General Manager, Starhotels : The Franklin : The Pelham : The Gore

After obtaining an HND at Middlesex Polytechnic Tom ventured to the Caribbean to work for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. On returning to the UK he joined Hanbury Manor and worked at the Rock Resort for…