BWH Hotels GB has appointed Gary Wallace as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Adrian Burrows, who is retiring after more than 14 years with the group as Finance Director and Company Secretary. Wallace will take responsibility for the organisation’s financial operations and business performance as it continues to expand its hotel portfolio across Great Britain.
Wallace brings experience across PLCs, private equity-backed businesses and privately owned companies. His appointment comes as BWH Hotels GB continues to report growth across its portfolio, with recent additions taking the number of new bedroom signings over the past 12 months to 291.
The addition strengthens the hospitality sector’s leadership team, aligning with trends in executive movements in hotels.
To Support Financial Operations and Business Performance
As Chief Financial Officer, Wallace will oversee BWH Hotels GB’s financial operations while supporting business performance as the group continues to develop its presence across Great Britain.
His role comes at a period of portfolio growth for the organisation, which now represents more than 230 independent hotels across Great Britain, including Best Western and WorldHotels properties.
Wallace will bring his financial and corporate experience to the group as it manages continued expansion and supports its independent hotel portfolio.
Experience Across Corporate and Private Businesses
Prior to joining BWH Hotels GB, Wallace served as Chief Financial Officer of Time To ACT plc.
During his tenure, he was involved in business transformation, the company’s stock market listing and fundraising activities, as well as an acquisition.
His wider experience spans PLCs, private equity-backed businesses and privately owned companies, providing exposure to different ownership structures and stages of business development.
This background will support his new responsibilities across finance and business performance at BWH Hotels GB.
Building on Portfolio Growth
Wallace joins BWH Hotels GB as the group continues to expand its portfolio. The organisation has added 100 bedrooms to its portfolio, taking the total number of new bedroom signings to 291 over the past 12 months.
BWH Hotels GB now represents more than 230 independent hotels across Great Britain, with its portfolio including Best Western and WorldHotels.
The group has also reported growth in its meetings and events business, with revenue in the segment increasing by 10 per cent and business on the books rising 16 per cent year-on-year.
Supporting the Next Phase of Growth
Wallace’s appointment adds financial leadership at a time when BWH Hotels GB is expanding its hotel portfolio and reporting growth across key business areas.
His experience in transformation, fundraising, acquisitions and corporate finance will contribute to the group’s financial management as it continues to develop its business across Great Britain.
