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

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…

Andrew J M Oxley FIH MI

General Manager, The Relais Henley

Andrew is currently General Manager at The Relais Henley, Henley-on-Thames having previously been in the same position at Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa. Prior to that he was General Manager at Chateau…

Ramon Pajares OBE FIH MI

Retired Member, N/A

Graduating with a degree from the Institute of Hotel Studies in Madrid, Ramon served with the Spanish Navy after working in The Hotel Ritz in Barcelona. His work then took him to England, France, Germ…