David Taylor

Pioneer
DISC Type : DSI

Chief Executive Officer at Kew Green Hotels

United Kingdom

Overview

David Taylor is the CEO of Kew Green Hotels, a proven international hospitality leader focused on driving strategic growth and operational excellence. His career includes leadership roles from start-ups to global brands like Adriatic Luxury Hotels and glh Hotels. Colleagues describe him as a calm, professional, and conscientious leader with significant drive and commercial savvy.

He served on the Video Awards Judging Committee for the 2020 International Business Awards, also known as The Stevie® Awards.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Strategic Growth
A consistent theme in his career, he is now leading Kew Green Hotels through its ambitious plans for expansion, innovation, and sustainability.
Team Leadership
He focuses on creating a positive, results-driven culture and believes in empowering teams to achieve their full potential, a philosophy noted in his professional summary.
Commercial Performance
His previous roles as Chief Commercial Officer and founder of a sales and revenue consultancy highlight a deep expertise in driving commercial benefit and revenue.

Media Appearances

David Taylor Appointed As New Chief Executive Officer. Featured in Kew Green Hotels (Official Website)

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David Taylor named chief executive of Kew Green Hotels. Featured in The Caterer

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Kew Green Hotels appoints David Taylor as CEO. Featured in Hotel Owner

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Work History

10-2025
Chief Executive Officer at Kew Green Hotels
9-2019
CEO & President of the Management Board at Adriatic Luxury Hotels
9-2019 - 8-2025
Chief Executive Officer & President of the Management Board at Adriatic Luxury Hotels and Hotel Croatia d.d.
7-2016 - 8-2019
Chief Commercial Officer at glh Hotels
1-2015 - 6-2016
Chief Officer, Global Sales & Revenue Management at glh Hotels

Education

1976 - 1983
Maths Physics Chemistry Geography from St Anselm's RC High School, North Shields

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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