Guy Parsons

Guy first joined Goodenough College as an Advisor to the Hotel business and joined the Board in July 2022. He is also Chair of the Subsidiary Company of Goodenough College, Goodenough Trading Ltd.

Guy was most recently a non-executive Director at PayPoint plc.

Guy has over 30 years’ experience in executive and non-executive roles. Guy was formerly a Director of Accor UK, responsible for sales, marketing and operations for the Novotel hotel chain. He has also held director positions at Whitbread plc as Sales and Marketing Director for the hotel division and as Managing Director for TGI Fridays. In 2004 he joined Travelodge, becoming Chief Executive in 2010. Between August 2015 and 2019, Guy was Chief Executive at easyHotel plc.

As a non-executive Director, Guy was the Remuneration Committee Chair at Yorkshire Building Society, the Chair at Appreciate Group plc and the Chair at online sofa retailer, Snug.