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Judith Clarke now leads our
E-Learning development work

Judith has a wealth of hospitality expertise built over decades.

Judith Clarke

Judith Clarke

Managing Director

Judith’s career spans both operational and training roles in hotels of all sizes, from independent SMEs to internationally recognised 5-star properties, giving her a deep, first hand understanding of how hospitality businesses run and what their teams need to succeed.

Her influence on the industry goes far beyond the training room. At The Best Practice Forum and the Hospitality Skills Alliance, Judith delivered programmes for the Profit Through Productivity initiative, managed and trained assessors for the Excellence Through People and AIM Accreditations.

She assessed venues for the HRS Hotel Awards, and developed value added learning for hospitality apprenticeships.

This blend of operational insight, training expertise  and industry wide impact makes Judith a trusted partner for clients looking to strengthen their people, culture, and performance.

More about Judith

First job in hospitality?

At 15, working weekends and holidays in a pub — making sandwiches and washing glasses. I was promoted to working behind the bar!

I’m always torn between operations and L&D and my time as a Front Office Manager and my first Personnel and Training Manager role at The Drury Lane Hotel both have happy memories. The Drury Lane Hotel will always hold a special place in my heart, even though it doesn’t exist now!

Never say anything about anyone that you wouldn’t say to their face — it’s stuck with me through my whole career and saved me on many occasions.

Definitely home-made lasagna — nothing beats it … with wine!

A small, country-style hotel with beautiful gardens, comfortable rooms dressed in amazing fabrics and textures, modern fittings, bespoke amenities, a good restaurant, a cosy bar… and, most importantly, a team with a genuine passion for hospitality and guest comfort.

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