The Group’s board is headed up by six industry leaders, including the group’s founders, the Godwin family, and Merzak Kaddour and Robert Ryan.
They will be joining the company as Non-Executive Directors alongside Ufi Ibrahim to grow the business to continued success through their strategic advice and support. Together, they bring a wealth of specialist expertise in investment, property, and sustainability.
Lamington Group is an independent, family-owned business comprising brands including room2; Lamington Apartments; Lamington Developments; Lamington Lettings and Missionworks.
In 2023, the group was awarded a B Corp, honouring its commitment to sustainability. The board will drive this sustainable mission forward and continue the ever-growing success of its innovative brands, including room2 hometels, known for its unique model of offering the convenience of a self-catered apartment with the services and hospitality of a hotel.
The new Non-Executive Directors will bring a unique blend of specialist skills and experience that will enhance the power of the Board of Directors.
Merzak Kaddour is a respected hospitality and finance industry professional, known for being one of the co-founders of Locke, and will bring over two decades of experience and deep insights into investment strategies to the table.
Robert Ryan will offer extensive knowledge in property development and management thanks to his experience in hotels, serviced apartments and offices, whilst Ufi Ibrahim will contribute valuable expertise in sustainability, thanks to her prestigious role as CEO of the Environmental & Energy Alliance (EEA). This trio’s combined proficiency will enhance governance, strengthen strategic decision-making, and foster sustainable growth, bolstering confidence among both internal and external stakeholders.
Lamington Group’s Board of Directors will not only create improved governance and accountability, ensuring the group adheres to industry standards but also create greater transparency across operations.
Through the board members’ industry connections and access to professional networks, the board will play a key role in identifying new opportunities for growth and supporting Lamington Group’s ambitious expansion plans. Following the announcement of room2 York set to open within the city’s castle walls in 2026, Lamington Group also has additional expansion projects in the pipeline, including an innovative sustainable tower hotel set to open in Manchester, which will be the first of its kind, and a number of future announcements across the UK.
Robert Godwin, CEO of Lamington Group comments, “We are thrilled to welcome our new board members, whose collective expertise and vision will be invaluable to drive the company forward into its next chapter of growth”
