Gill Jackson
Appointed Head of Sales
At Macdonald Hotels (UK) in Bathgate, United Kingdom
Jackson will be responsible for overseeing all sales activity across the group portfolio of over 45 four- and five-star hotels and resorts throughout the UK and Spain, including the development of the [email protected] proposition with the aim of making it a conference product of choice for agents and conference organisers. Jackson brings with her over 22 years of industry experience and joins Macdonald Hotels and Resorts from her previous role as Sales Director for De Vere Hotels and De Vere Group. Prior to that she held positions including Group Sales Manager for Verve Venues and Area Sales Manager for Initial Style Conferences.
Macdonald Hotels (UK)
Macdonald Hotels has grown steadily over the years to become one of the most respected and successful hotel groups in the UK. The stylish and traditional hotels range from baronial castles to historic country houses and from manor houses to city hotels.
Recent Appointments at Macdonald![]()
Paul Bayliss - Managing Director
25 April 2019 — Leading international hotel operator Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of an award-winning member of staff to oversee Macdonald Aviemore Resort.
Paul Bayliss MBE has returned to the company in the role of Managing Director of the renowned Macdonald Aviemore Resort which employs up to 350 people during peak season.
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Johan Scheepers - Regional General Manager
26 June 2017 — Johan Scheepers has been appointed as the new Regional General Manager for Macdonald Hotels & Resorts in the North West. With 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Johan will be based at the Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa, the largest 4-star hotel in Manchester.
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Keith Pickard - Group Director of Golf, Leisure & Spa
13 June 2017 — Keith Pickard has been named as group director of golf, leisure & spa by Macdonald Hotels & Resorts.
He steps up from his previous role of director of golf at the UK independent hotel chain.
Pickard will oversee each of the lifestyle departments of the 45-strong hotel group, including 21 spas.
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