Derek McDonagh

Derek McDonagh serves as the Operations Director for the Hilton Division at Klarent Hospitality since June 2022, managing hotels across Scotland, England, and Dublin, including brands like Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton. In addition, Derek oversees risk and health & safety for 27 hotels in the UK and Ireland, including Mercure and Ibis Styles. As the Managing Director of The Property Concierge since September 2020, Derek launched a lifestyle branded property management company focused on sales, lettings, and management in the Midlands. Previously, Derek held various leadership roles at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts from May 2011 to June 2022, managing diverse hospitality properties. Derek's experience includes a tenure as General Manager at the Jurys Inns Group from 2002 to 2011, overseeing flagship hotels and extensive conference facilities. Derek began a career in hospitality management in the Jurys Doyle Hotel Group from 1995 to 2006. Derek holds a Bachelor's degree in Hotel and Business Management from Technological University Dublin and attended the London Business School in 2011.