Speakers

Mark Jonathan Heyburn is a results-driven hospitality leader with over two decades of experience in strategic development, marketing, and sales across the global hotel landscape. Renowned for his vision, agility, and people-first leadership, Mark has held senior roles at some of the world’s most respected brands including The Peninsula Hotels, The Hay-Adams, Dorsett Hospitality, and The Lore Group, where he was instrumental in the successful launch of One Hundred Shoreditch in East London. He is currently the opening General Manager for Sir Devonshire Square, the first UK hotel for Sir Hotels, part of the Sircle Collection, where he is leading the project from pre-opening through to full launch and bringing the brand’s bold creative energy to the London market.

A true expert in hotel openings, Mark has launched five properties across Europe, the US, and Asia, guiding each from concept through to delivery with a sharp focus on operations, branding, and team culture. His international career spans Leeuwarden, Nantucket, New York, Hong Kong, and London, bringing a global lens to every project he leads. He holds a BA in International Hotel Management from the University of Wales and completed executive education at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration with a focus on Revenue Management. A sought-after speaker at industry conferences, Mark is a recognised voice on hospitality trends, strategic growth, and leadership. Now based in East London with his husband Shayne, Mark remains passionate about culture, cuisine, and fitness and continues to shape the future of hospitality through creativity, integrity, and impact.