Des joined Dalata in 2011 as a hotel General Manager.  He was promoted to Group General Manager – Clayton Hotels in 2018 before being appointed as COO in January 2022.  He was appointed to the Board of Dalata in January 2025.  Since taking over as COO, Des has been instrumental in promoting a culture of innovation and driving operational efficiencies and enhancing guest experiences across the group’s properties

Prior to this, Des served as General Manager of the Clyde Hotel, The Ballsbridge Hotel, and Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport, bringing extensive hotel operations experience to his current position.

Des is a graduate of the National College of Ireland, has served on the Board of The Irish Hospitality Institute and is a former National Council member of the Irish Hotels Federation

Roma was appointed as CMO in May 2022, when she joined Dalata. Roma has been instrumental in the brand repositioning of Dalata Hotel Group, Clayton Hotels and Maldron Hotels that took place in 2024, as well as driving the group’s digital transformation and implementing efficiencies across marketing processes.  Prior to joining Dalata, Roma held senior marketing positions in the Bank of Ireland, McDonald’s, and GE, bringing over 20 years of experience with leading global brands.   Roma holds an Honours Degree in Business from Dundee Business School and has served as the president of the Advertising Association of Ireland.