Dean Culpan

Dean Culpan is an accomplished hospitality professional with over 20 years of executive-level experience, currently serving as the General Manager of South Place Hotel since October 2022. In this role, Dean leads the boutique hotel’s operations, driving an international 5-star experience while overseeing 80 bedrooms, 5 bars, and 2 restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Angler. Additionally, Dean operates as Director at The Operations People, providing interim operations transformation support across various sectors, particularly in hospitality, with a focus on compliance and business transformation. Previous notable positions include Interim General Manager at Birch, where revenue and service performance improved significantly, and a Launch Consultant role at Chateau Denmark, operationalizing a unique hospitality vision. With a strong history of leadership and a commitment to service excellence, Dean Culpan continues to make impactful contributions to the hospitality industry.