CEO & founder of invite resorts
Qualified FCCA accountant with over 20 years of deep experience across a number of enterprises, financial and organizational structures and distressed asset management, Jonathan has extensive experience in asset design and refit, as well as liaising with receivers and banking institutions in challenging economic conditions.
As CEO of Fota Island Resort for many years, Jonathan was an integral part of the development of the property from golf course to the renowned resort it is today. He was heavily involved in the negotiations with Starwood and the bringing of the Sheraton brand name to Ireland, and later to Xiu Lan Hotels. He successfully managed the start up of the Fota Island Resort brand and associated planning issues which arose during the expansion of the resort over the years More recently Jonathan worked closely with many of the pillar banks and prominent advisory firms such as PWC, KPMG and Grant Thornton and independent hotel owners in his current invite Resorts role.
CEO & founder of invite resorts
Sales & Marketing Director With over 20 years of international sales & marketing roles in both the hospitality and retail sectors, Séamus brings an extensive knowledge base and essential network of experience to the team. His approach is result oriented, practical and innovative, to ensure each property is progressing in a manner suitable to the brands’ ambitions.
In particular, he works with a group of industry leaders in terms of market research, PR, digital marketing and graphic design to create individual bespoke solutions of each property.
During his time as Marketing Director with the Kilkenny Group, Séamus was heavily involved in developing new retail brands, opening new stores nationwide and introducing a variety of own brand ranges. Credited as the mastermind behind the now internationally renowned Christmas experience at Fota Island Resort, he also counts amongst his achievements the reimagining of The Kingsley hotel brand and the establishment of the Fota island Resort brand. Seamus developed his international experience as European Brand Manager for the US textile label Cutter & Buck.
CEO & founder of invite resorts
Sales & Marketing Director With over 20 years of international sales & marketing roles in both the hospitality and retail sectors, Séamus brings an extensive knowledge base and essential network of experience to the team. His approach is result oriented, practical and innovative, to ensure each property is progressing in a manner suitable to the brands' ambitions.
In particular, he works with a group of industry leaders in terms of market research, PR, digital marketing and graphic design to create individual bespoke solutions of each property.
During his time as Marketing Director with the Kilkenny Group, Séamus was heavily involved in developing new retail brands, opening new stores nationwide and introducing a variety of own brand ranges. Credited as the mastermind behind the now internationally renowned Christmas experience at Fota Island Resort, he also counts amongst his achievements the reimagining of The Kingsley hotel brand and the establishment of the Fota island Resort brand. Seamus developed his international experience as European Brand Manager for the US textile label Cutter & Buck.
Castle Dargan Estate
Killaloe Hotel & Spa
Castle Dargan Estate
