Ian James appointed GM at two Cheval Collection London properties
Ian James has been appointed general manager at two of ASAP Operator Member Cheval Collection
’s London properties.
The two properties he will be overseeing are Cheval Gloucester Park and Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison, at a time when the company continues to target growth in London.
Cheval Collection currently operates nine locations in London and also has sites in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
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