Splendid Hospitality Group
Deshan Karunaratne is a Chartered Accountant (ICAEW) with extensive experience in finance and management. Currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Splendid Hospitality Group since December 2017, Deshan previously held the position of Director at PwC for over two decades, where responsibilities included financial reporting and controls optimization for multinational listed companies and entrepreneurial private businesses. Deshan holds a degree in Management Sciences, Accounting and Business/Management from the University of Warwick, obtained between 1993 and 1996.
Splendid Hospitality Group
Splendid Hospitality Group (SHG) is one of the UK's fastest growing privately-owned hotel groups which has built its reputation through the design, construction and operation of a full range of hotel styles and locations across the UK. Boasting an impressive portfolio of 20 hotels, SHG works in partnership with renowned and trusted brands including IHG, Accor and Hilton, as well as owning a handful of independents which can be found in the beautiful and historic cities of Edinburgh, Oxford and York. The success of SHG lies within our Splendid family who are all committed to the Splendid Hospitality Way, delivering genuine service to create extraordinary experiences.