Robin Hutson
Robin Hutson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1956 or 1957 (age 67–68)[1] London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Hotelier |
| Known for | Hotel du Vin, Lime Wood, Soho House, The Pig |
| Title | Chairman, Home Grown Hotels |
| Spouse | Judy Hutson |
| Children | 2 sons |
Robin Hutson (born 1956/1957) is a British hotelier, listed by The Caterer as the UK's second most powerful hotelier.[1]
Early life
At the age of 14, his parents decided that he should attend a grammar school in Surrey, rather than London.[2] He earned three O levels and left without attending sixth form, and then studied hotel and catering operations,[2] earning an OND.[3]
Career
Hutson started his career with Claridge's, as a waiter.[3] He then moved to the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris, and was appointed general manager of Chewton Glen at 28 years old.[4]
In 1994, Hutson co-founded the Hotel du Vin chain with Gerard Basset.[1] In 2004, they sold the company for £66 million.[1] He was chairman of the Soho House Group until 2009.
Since 2009, Hutson has worked closely with chemicals billionaire Jim Ratcliffe on several projects, and Ratcliffe spent £40 million on the Lime Wood hotel in Hampshire, which Hutson runs.[5] They met because their children were at school together.[5] Home Grown Hotels is an equal shares partnership between Hutson and Ratcliffe.[5]
Hutson is CEO and chairman of Lime Wood Group and of Home Grown Hotels.[6][2]
In January 2018, Hutson became the non-executive chairman of Belstaff.[6]
Personal life
Hutson is married to Judy,[2] a former occupational therapist,[3] they have two sons, and live in Winchester, Hampshire.[3]
He enjoys fishing, wine and has completed many cross-continental motorcycle trips.[5][7]
References
- ^ a b c d Bearne, Suzanne (18 March 2019). "Exam failure who became a multi-millionaire hotelier". Retrieved 18 March 2019 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ a b c d Pullman, Interviews by Laura (22 July 2018). "Relative Values: Robin Hutson and his wife, Judy, the owners of the Pig hotel chain". Retrieved 18 March 2019 – via www.thetimes.co.uk.
- ^ a b c d Redwood, Fred (13 February 2013). "Interiors: the splendour of a revamped Victorian home". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ Burn-Callander, Rebecca (29 October 2016). "Robin Hutson, founder of Pig Hotel chain: 'I have a love-hate relationship with hotels'". Retrieved 19 March 2019 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- ^ a b c d "Interview: Robin Hutson - the hotelier who escaped back to the country". The Evening Standard. 14 March 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ a b Author. "INEOS today announces the appointment of Robin Hutson as Chairman of Belstaff". www.ineos.com. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
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