Timur Sentuerk named chief executive at Doyle Collection

Timur Sentuerk has been appointed chief executive at the Doyle Collection.

He joins from Kempinski Hotels, where he was chief operating officer.  

Sentuerk has over 30 years’ experience in the industry, having worked at brands such as Langham Hospitality Group, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and Oberoi Hotels & Resorts.

Sentuerk said: “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.”

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.”

The Doyle Collection, previously known as the Jury’s Hotel Group, is an Irish, family-owned hotel group with properties across Dublin, Cork, Bristol (Ireland), London and Washington DC.