Andy Roger named new resort director at Mar Hall 

Congratulations to Andy Roger, who has been named the new resort director at Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort in Glasgow.

Roger started last week and will be leading the re-opening of the heritage hotel, following a £20 million renovation, set to be unveiled spring 2025.

With decades of experience in relaunching, repositioning, and leading heritage hotels and resorts, he is well placed to lead Mar Hall into its next chapter.

“I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter with Mar Hall. Returning to a more intimate resort setting is a welcome shift – it takes me back to my earlier roles, focussed 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,” he said.

Originally from Glasgow, he brings a wealth of experience in leading flagship resorts and city hotels. He has a proven track record of building and nurturing high-performing teams, driving operational excellence and embedding cultures based on merit, motivation and service innovation.

After completing his degree from the University of Edinburgh, Roger began his career with Malmaison and Hotel du Vin, rising quickly through the ranks. At just 27, he became the youngest general manager in the company’s history at Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells, before returning to Scotland to launch Malmaison Aberdeen and later lead the five-star Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens.

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, where he oversaw the launch of the world’s first inland surf Resort in November 2024.

“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,” said Chris King, managing director, Align Partners.