I've worked with Grace Adeyemi for a number of years now and she is, quite simply, one of the strongest group finance professionals I have in my network at this level. She brings a full decade of experience in hospitality finance, all of it in the luxury segment, and her technical grounding in consolidation and treasury is genuinely impressive. What stands out to me is that this isn't theoretical knowledge, it has been earned across some of the most demanding and high-profile properties in the world.

Grace spent a significant period at Maybourne Hotel Group, where she managed treasury and consolidation across Claridge's, The Connaught and The Berkeley simultaneously. When she told me about the complexity of that remit, the intercompany positions, the cash management across multiple entities, the reporting timelines she was held to, it was clear this is someone who thrives under pressure and knows exactly what best-in-class group finance looks like in a luxury context. That experience is directly transferable to your environment.

She is based in London and has an eight-week notice period, which is entirely reasonable given her seniority. In terms of cultural fit, Grace is measured, precise and collaborative in the way she talks about her work and her teams. She is not someone who oversells herself, which in my experience is always a good sign. I would have no hesitation in recommending her for a senior group finance appointment, and I think she would settle into a high-calibre hotel finance function very quickly indeed.