Experienced hospitality leader Andy Roger has been appointed Resort Director at Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort in Glasgow.
Originally from Glasgow, Roger will oversee the resort’s highly anticipated reopening this spring, following a £20 million refurbishment at the Erskine-based venue. With decades of experience in relaunching, repositioning and leading heritage hotels and resorts, he is well placed to lead Mar Hall into the next phase of it development.
“I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter with Mar Hall,” said Roger. “Returning to a more intimate resort setting is a welcome shift – it takes me back to my earlier roles, focused on genuine, personal connections with both the team and our guests. Mar Hall has incredible advantages as a 240-acre country estate, close to Glasgow and as a gateway to the Highlands, and I’m looking forward to being part of its evolution as we expand over the coming years.”
Roger brings a wealth of experience in leading hotel brands, including senior management positions at Malmaison and Hotel du Vin. In 2013, he joined Cameron House as Operations Director and later Resort Director and, for over a decade, he led a team of 600 staff through two ownership changes and major refurbishments and expansion. Under his leadership, Cameron House achieved national and global recognition, earning the coveted 5 AA Red Stars for the first time in its history.
His most recent role was as Chief Executive Officer at Lost Shore Surf Resort near Edinburgh, where he oversaw the launch of the world’s first inland surf resort in November.
Mar Hall’s renovation follows the 2024 acquisition of the property by Dutco Group, with the resort joining the firm’s portfolio of hotels in Dubai, the Maldives, Seychelles and Edinburgh. The £15 million renovation has been led by investment and asset management firm Align Partners.
The renovation will see a complete transformation of the resort’s 74 guest rooms – including three Grand Suites and eight Junior Suites – as well as all public spaces, including the main entrance and reception, Members’ Lounge, Long Gallery, bar, restaurant and private events areas. New additions to the property will include a 24-person private cinema, gaming room and billiards room.
Chris King, Managing Director of Align Partners, said: “Andy is an exceptional hospitality leader who understands the power of people, purpose, and place. His track record in resort management speaks for itself, but it’s his passion for mentoring talent and creating standout guest experiences that truly sets him apart. We’re delighted to welcome him to the Mar Hall team.”