Inn Collection Group CEO Sean Donkin to step down
The company has not yet named Donkin’s successor or confirmed whether an interim chief executive will be appointed

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The Inn Collection Group has revealed that chief executive Sean Donkin will step down from his role by the end of the year after more than 15 years with the business.
In a statement, the company said: “After many years of loyal service, Sean Donkin has decided to explore opportunities outside of The Inn Collection Group and will be stepping down as CEO by the end of the year.
“Sean has played a critical role in the growth of the group over the last fifteen years from a single site in Northumberland to over 30 sites today across the North East, Yorkshire, the Lake District and North Wales and we wish him every success in his future endeavours.”
Donkin joined the business when it operated a single site in Northumberland and has overseen its transformation into one of the UK’s leading pub-with-rooms operators. Under his leadership, the group has expanded across northern England and Wales, combining hospitality and accommodation in key tourism destinations.
The company has not yet named Donkin’s successor or confirmed whether an interim chief executive will be appointed.
His departure follows a period of significant expansion for the group, which has carried out a series of acquisitions and refurbishments as part of its growth strategy.
Backed by private equity firm Alchemy Partners, The Inn Collection Group has positioned itself as a major player in the UK leisure and hospitality market.