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Sean Donkin

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Chief Executive Officer at The Inn Collection Group
📍 Tyneside Area, United Kingdom

A hospitality veteran, Sean Donkin rose through the ranks from General Manager to CEO at The Inn Collection Group over a 15-year tenure. He was the driving force behind the companys aggressive "buy and build" strategy, expanding its portfolio from a single inn to over 30 sites across the North of England and Wales.

Outside of his professional life, Sean is a father who enjoys seeing people succeed, a passion that would have led him to become a sports coach in another life. His personal interests include 80s music, the film Top Gun, and reading books on holiday to unwind. He also enjoys spending time with his family.

He was pivotal in growing The Inn Collection Group from a single site to a portfolio valued at over £300 million.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Location
Tyneside Area, United Kingdom
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Strategic Acquisitions
He spearheaded the group's "buy and build" growth strategy, focusing on acquiring inns in dominant local markets with the potential for scale and redevelopment.
Employee Development
Passionate about promoting from within, he views his staff as family and invested in them during the pandemic with mindset coaching and ensuring 100% furlough pay.
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Career

Work history

3-2017 - 12-2025
Chief Executive Officer
The Inn Collection Group
3-2012 - 3-2017
Director of Operations
The Inn Collection Group
2008 - 3-2012
Multi Site Retail Manager
The Inn Collection Group
2006 - 2008
Consultant
Hospitality Sector Consultancy
2002 - 2006
Multi site retail manager
Wessex Taverns
In the press

Media appearances

Sean Donkin, Managing Director, The Inn Collection Group – Getting to Know the Leader. Featured in Boutique Hotelier
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Meet the MD: The Inn Collection Group's Sean Donkin on growth and unlocking the potential of the hospitality industry. Featured in Bdaily
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Education
1992 - 1999
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Royal Grammar School Newcastle
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