
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA has promoted Douglas Winfield and Steve Coulam to Vice President of Operations for two UK regions.
Both have been with the company, previously known as Interstate Hotels & Resorts, for several years.
“We’re pleased to see Douglas and Steve both promoted to Vice President Operations for two of our regions within the UK. “At Aimbridge we pride ourselves on providing a place for people to come and grow with us, nurturing and encouraging talented individuals to flourish and achieve their full potential. “For example, in the last year alone, at least half of our new general manager appointments have been internal promotions, something we’re very proud of. “Douglas’ and Steve’s progression within the company is testimony to this commitment and we’re excited to see them both continue to develop in their new roles.” - David Anderson, divisional president of Aimbridge EMEA
Douglas Winfield, who joined Aimbridge in 2018 as a general manager, has led teams at Holiday Inn Stevenage and Hotel Indigo Glasgow. He became Director of Operations & Quality in 2021. In his new role as Vice President of Operations, Douglas will oversee more than 20 hotels across the UK, including locations in Leeds, Edinburgh, London Heathrow, and Aberdeen.
Steve Coulam has been with the company since 2014. He served as a Cluster General Manager for IHG branded hotels before returning to Aimbridge in 2022 as Director of Operations & Quality. As Vice President of Operations, Steve will manage 18 properties in locations such as Belfast, Dublin, the Lake District, and Durham.
These promotions highlight Aimbridge EMEA's commitment to recognizing and advancing talent within its organization, ensuring continued excellence in its UK operations.