Steven McGovern, sales and marketing director, The Royal Horseguards

The Royal Horseguards​ hotel has appointed Steven McGovern​ as sales and marketing director.

McGovern, who has almost a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, will be responsible for increasing the revenue of the flagship property, engaging with both domestic and overseas audiences and driving communication strategies.

He was most recently director of sales at Red Carnation Hotels, where he worked for six years, following his position as group and sales manager at The Langham. He has also held senior revenue positions at the Melia Whitehouse Hotel, London and Radisson Edwardian Hotels.

General Manager of The Royal Horseguards, Niels Sherry, said: “Steven is a very talented hotelier with a passion for business and a highly commendable reputation within the industry. With experience at a number of luxury London hotels under his belt, Steven possesses invaluable knowledge of the market that we operate in and what is needed to keep ahead of it."