Danny Pecorelli
Managing Director of Exclusive Collection founded in 1981, a family-run independent group of 7 country house properties, two spas, golf club, cookery school, inn and award-winning restaurants.
Danny is actively involved in the wider hospitality industry, he was voted Hotelier of the Year in 2014 by the Caterer, The Brit List Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry 2024 winner, and previously Chairman of the Master Innholders. Danny has a passion for developing the talent of the future. Such passion has also resulted in the launch of its Exclusive Chefs’ Academy, Graduate Manager’s Programme, Food and Beverage Academy, and strong learning paths in all areas.
Design is at the forefront of the evolution of the Exclusive Collection, with the ground-breaking shape and feel of the new spa at South Lodge, the sleek cookery school at Lainston within the juxtaposition of a 17th century wellhouse or the cutting-edge bathrooms in the hotels.
Danny values and invests in his people with over 900 employees in the group, has an annual turnover of £65m and has secured the coveted title of being one of the ‘Best Places to Work in Hospitality’, with Acorn award winners, St Julian Scholars, MasterChef and Great British Menu winners, and just a great team of talented people.
Exclusive Collection became the first hotel group in the UK to become an accredited B Corp leading the way in sustainability for the hospitality sector, redefining sustainable luxury. Exclusive is pushing hard to grow its own with 5.2 hectares of vineyard, planted acres of orchards and some hugely productive kitchen gardens, championing zero and low food miles as well as innovation in circularity particularly on food waste and partnerships with Olio a food sharing platform.
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07-Oct-2025Hotel Business Stage