Great people who make great places.
“I believe buildings and environments have the power to inspire, motivate and enable people to become the best version of themselves. It is our opportunity and responsibility to improve the day of everyone who visits us, one detail at a time.”
Robert Godwin, Chief Executive Officer
Innovators and creators.
We’re a diverse team that loves to innovate and enhance, continuously pushing the boundaries to deliver solutions that give people better spaces to live, work and stay. We believe there is always room to improve and apply this approach to everything we do.
Passion and commitment.
We aspire to make a difference to our communities, locally, nationally and globally. Our team are genuinely passionate about the quality of the end product and develop buildings which seek to improve the lives of our guests.
Our Previous Conferences
Our annual conferences bring the whole business together. Two days of mindfulness sessions, team-building, departmental workshops and strategy planning, with inspiring talks from our leadership team and industry leaders in AI, sustainability and hospitality.
In true Lamington Group style, they are also a moment to celebrate our colleagues and everything they achieve across the business.
Life at Lamington
The faces behind our places. Real moments from across the business, from hometel openings to our annual conference.
Our Board Members
-
Robert Godwin
CEO (Executive Director)
Robert Godwin is known for his innovative approach to hospitality and commitment to sustainability. A trained economist and entrepreneur, Robert's journey includes a background in competitive sailing for Great Britain, showcasing his drive for excellence. With a passion for design, sustainability, and creating exceptional user experiences, he continuously pushes the boundaries of what's possible in his field. r.godwin@lamingtongroup.com
-
Stuart Godwin
MD (Executive Director)
Managing Director of Lamington Group, is a chartered accountant and ex member of the British Olympic Development Sailing team. His role oversees all operational aspects of Lamington Group.
-
Ufi Ibrahim
Non Executive Director
CEO at the Environmental & Energy Alliance (EEA), promoting sustainable hospitality investment. Previously served as CEO, British Hospitality Association and COO, World Travel & Tourism Council. Ufi is also a Board Director and Commissioner at the Food Farming and Countryside Commission.
-
Merzak Kaddour
Non Executive Director
Merzak is a respected hospitality industry and structured finance professional with over 20 years of diverse, hands-on experience in areas of Hotels & Leisure operations and development, workouts and restructuring, asset management and debt origination. Previously Investment Director at Edyn Group, Founder of Locke Aparthotels, and Head of Hospitality & Leisure Finance at National Australia Group (Europe) amongst other roles. m.kaddour@lamingtongroup.com
-
Gillian Godwin
Executive Director
Alongside Founder Stuart Godwin Snr, Gillian established Lamington's letting agency in the 1990s, whilst growing the company’s base of real estate. In 2006 she initiated the shift towards a serviced apartment operational business ahead of the wider market. Now retired, Gillian enjoys the countryside with her dog, volunteering, gardening, and visits to Glyndebourne.
What it’s like to work at Lamington Group?
If you’re keen to join the Lamington team, and think you too can make a difference, then find out what makes us tick and have a look at our latest job roles.