The Seven Sins of Robin Hutson |
CEO of LimeWood Group Ltd |
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Awarded The Hotelier of the Year in 2003 and Outstanding Contribution Catey in 2014, Robin is known as an innovative and entrepreneurial hotelier with 40 years experience in some of the world’s most famous hotels.
Trained with The Savoy group London and Hotel de Crillon in Paris. This was followed by two years at Elbow Beach Hotel in Bermuda, then GM at Chewton Glen in the New Forest.
In 1994 Robin co founded the hugely influential Hotel du Vin group. Hotel du Vin was at the vanguard of the UK boutique hotel movement. After exactly 10 years, Hotel du Vin was sold for the record sum of £66m.
Non Exec Director then Executive Chairman alongside Nick Jones at Soho House Group for 14 years until January 2008 the group was successfully sold for £105m. |
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Robin is now CEO & Chairman LimeWood
Group Ltd and Home Grown Hotels Ltd, his latest venture The Pig in its short existence has already been much lauded as a mould breaker in the country house sector.
Endorsed by winning another Catey, (the industry’s Oscars), this time for The Pig- Independent Hotel of the Year 2013. The group is now 4 strong with more in the pipeline. |
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| Wrath - What makes you angry about the hospitality industry?
Hotels and restaurants run by ‘accountants’ without any spirit of generosity.
Greed - If all your food fantasies came true what would be on your Plate?
Angela Hartnett’s - White truffle risotto.
Sloth - What do you do to unwind?
Lie on a beach in the sun or go fly-fishing.
Pride - What are you most proud of?
Developing and mentoring lots of youngsters over the years to help them realize their potential.
Lust - Is there anything that you are still lusting to achieve?
More adventure travel, there are many places I have not yet visited. I would like to achieve a significant adventure.
Envy - who are you most envious of?
A difficult question, but perhaps musicians, I would love to be able to pick up a musical instrument, perhaps a guitar and play competently.
Gluttony - have you ever over indulged?
Yes, it’s a slight occupational hazard, particularly if you are as passionate about good food and wine as I am!
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| We put the spotlight on the industry's most recognisable faces in our new interview segment "Seven Sins". If you want to know what inspires the industry's movers and shakers or what your favourite food loving celebrity likes to indulge in then you'll find it in their Seven Sins. |
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