Hospitality Employer-Led Accreditation Panel

The People 1st International Employer-Led Hospitality Accreditation Panel is an independent group made up of representatives from leading hospitality organisations. The panel makes the final decision on whether a college or training provider meets the standards needed to receive People 1st International accreditation.

The members of the panel are:

• Sean Wheeler (Panel Chair) - Director of People Development, Kimpton UK & Regent Hotels at InterContinental Hotels Group
• Adam Bateman - Group Exec Chef, Intercontinental Hotels Group plc, 
• Dan Barnes - Learning and Development Manager, Caprice Holdings Ltd
• Duncan Swanson - Vice President - People, Yotel
• Garry Baldwin - Managing Director, New Forest Hotels
• Jon Reed, Brand Director, Paddy & Scotts
• Julian Tomlin - Managing Director, MacDonald Hotels & Resorts
• Karina Morgan-Rhoden - People & Development Manager, BaxterStorey

• Katherine White - Director of Human Resources, Wyboston Lakes Resort

• Matthew Rowledge - People & Development Director, Firmdale Hotels PLC

• Paula Ellis, Group General Manager, The Retreats Group

• Rob Flinter - General Manager, Park Plaza
• Rosie Maguire, Chef, Loch Lomond Golf Club
• Steve Rocky - People Director, Limewood Group
• Steve Thorpe - Hospitality Catering and Educational Consultant