One of York’s top hotels has a new boss. The Grand, York, has appointed Adam Dyke as its new General Manager, replacing Simon Mahon. Simon, 51, left York last month to start a new life in Cornwall as chief operating officer of the Watergate Bay Hotel and related companies.

Adam brings more than 20 years experiences in the luxury hospitality sector to York’s award-winning 5-star hotel. He joins from Luxury Family Hotels, where he was group operations director, helping to run five top hotels across the south of England. Prior to this, Adam was at Artfarm, a London-based hospitality company that operated venues across the UK, with roles including operations director.

His CV also includes leadership roles at Hampshire hotel and spa Chewton Glen, The Devonshire Arms, Bolton Abbey and Wynyard Hall Hotels, Stockton-on-Tees. Adam joins the 207-bed The Grand with many award accolades, including being awarded Master Innholder status, becoming a Freeman of the City of London this year, and Boutique Hotelier’s General Manager of the Year in the past. He has also led his hotels and properties to success over the years, being honoured at the Catey’s by winning Hotel of the Year for The Fife Arms.

Adam said his new role: “The Grand, York has a reputation for excellence in service and its dedication to creating memorable guest experiences. I’m thrilled to join the award-winning team. I look forward to building on the hotel's remarkable legacy and leading it into an exciting futur.