Dermot was appointed as CEO in November 2021, having joined Dalata as Deputy CEO in 2012.  He was instrumental in the IPO in 2014 and the €450m acquisition of the Moran Bewleys Hotels in 2015 and has led the development of the Group’s brands, the embedding of innovation culture and sustainability focus, and the significant acceleration in growth since his appointment as CEO.

Prior to joining Dalata, Dermot held senior positions in Ion Equity (and Irish Private Equity firm). Jurys Doyle hotel Group, Renault Ireland and Forte Hotels. From 2000 to 2006, he was Head of Acquisitions and Development of Jurys Doyle Hotel Group, where he led the rollout of the Jurys Inn brand in the UK.

Dermot is a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants Ireland, having trained in PwC, and holds a first-class honours Business degree from University College Cork.

Shane joined Dalata in 2014 as Head of Strategy and Development. He joined the board in January 2020 as Corporate Development Director and was appointed as Deputy CEO in September 2024. Shane has led the identification and delivery of key strategic asset acquisitions and developments for the company in Ireland and the UK, and has spearheaded Dalata’s move into Continental Europe.

Prior to joining Dalata, Shane held senior positions with private Equity firm Ion Equity, Jurys Doyle Hotel Group, Microsoft Europe and Musgrave Group. Within Jurys Doyle Hotel Group, from 2004 to 2007, his focus was on the rollout of the Jurys Inn brand in the UK, ultimately being appointed to Head of Acquisitions and Development in 2006.

Shane is a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants Ireland, having trained in PwC, and holds a Commerce degree from University College Cork.

Carol was appointed as CFO in July 2021, having originally joined Dalata 2014.   Carol previously held the role of Group Head of Financial reporting, Treasury and Tax from 2017 and was instrumental in driving financial strategy, including the Group’s inaugural green private placement in 2024, and the development of the finance function during the period of rapid growth and expansion.

Prior to joining Dalata, Carol held senior finance positions at KPMG Transaction Services and, from 2007 to 2014, at the Irish Private Equity firm Ion Equity as the Associate Director.

Carol is a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants Ireland, having trained in KPMG, holds a degree in Business Studies and French from the University of Limerick and a first-class honours Masters of Accounting degree from the University College Dublin Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

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

Sean joined Dalata in November 2007, shortly after the business was founded. He trained as a chartered accountant with Sligo-based Gilroy Gannon and over the following fifteen years worked with companies including Dunnes Stores, Keelings, Aer Rianta International and Diageo, based in Ireland, Spain and Russia. Sean is an MBA graduate of the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

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.

As Chief People Officer at Dalata Hotel Group, Dawn Wynne has been instrumental in building a high-performing, values-driven culture that underpins the company’s growth and success. Since joining Dalata in 2008, she has led transformative initiatives in talent development, leadership capability, and employee engagement, positioning Dalata as an employer of choice within the hospitality sector. A strategic and people-focused leader, Dawn is passionate about driving organisational excellence through the empowerment and development of teams, ensuring that Dalata’s people strategy continues to deliver sustainable business performance.