We are a family business. We care about people and that is at the core of everything we do. So we ensure that we are always delivering the best service to our guests, stakeholders, partners and team.
Since 2004 Capilon Group has purchased, redeveloped, operated and re-sold numerous central London hotels.
Our team is expanding and we are growing our portfolio of managed hotels and are excited to meet you to discuss how we can help you.
Meet the Team
We have a select group of experienced professionals, working as employees or consultants who provide key expertise to the group and individual hotels.
Here’s a little bit about some of our team you will meet if we get to work with you…
Richard Breen
Chairman
Richard is Chairman of Capilon Group and has in excess of 40 years of experience covering the whole spectrum of property development and investment across the commercial, residential and hospitality sectors.
Working within both private and publicly listed companies, Richard has managed residential developments of 100+ units and commercial schemes as large as 1.6 million square feet. Since 1989 Richard has launched multiple BES and EIS companies raising investment of over £50 million, as well as overseeing numerous mergers and public flotations.
Richard launched Capilon Group to build up and operate a hotel portfolio which at its peak consisted of nine Central London boutique hotels with more than 400 rooms and total property value in excess of £100 million. Richard founded Dallington Properties Ltd in 2011, a London based development company. Richard was also Chairman and co-owner of an estate agency group including Frank Harris and Jackson-Stops & Staff in London, with 12 offices spread across the capital. In 2019 Richard successfully negotiated the sale of the estate agency group.
Mark Breen
Chief Executive
Mark is Chief Executive, founder and co-owner of the companies forming Capilon Group.
As Chief Executive, he conducts and coordinates all daily business of Capilon Group which includes Capilon Hotels and Dallington Properties.
Mark oversees Capilon Hotels and all its activities which includes sourcing projects, financing, development and project management, sales and marketing, along with the continued asset management of the current cross sector portfolio.
Sam Shepherd
Chief Operating Officer
Sam is Chief Operating Officer and brings over 20 years of International Hospitality Management experience across Luxury, Lifestyle and Select Service Hotels. His career spans the full spectrum of hotel operations, from front line roles in both Rooms Division and Food & Beverage to GM and Senior Executive Leadership. Equipping him with a rare 360 degree understanding of the industry and a hands on approach to leadership.
Specialising in new openings, P&L management, and improving operational efficiency, Sam has led the launch of luxury boutique hotels around the globe and worked with some of London’s most renowned names in hospitality. With deep operational knowledge and a passion for excellence, he partners with hoteliers to maximise both performance and potential across their properties.
Sadan Gurses
Group Operations Manager
Sadan is our Group Operations Manager, overseeing the day to day operations across all our hotels. With over 15 years of hotel management experience in London independent hotels, she brings deep expertise in multi-site leadership and operational excellence. She ensures our teams consistently deliver genuine hospitality and create a warm welcome for our guests, whilst raising standards and building strong, engaged teams.
Silvia Druga
Group Head of Housekeeping
Silvia has over 35 years experience in the hotel industry and has been with Capilon Hotels since our first hotel. Her incredible experience and attention to detail ensures every hotel managed by us maintains our impeccable standards and is kept in the highest condition, delivering a luxurious experience for our guests.
Maciek Wronkowicz
Head of Maintenance and Facilities
With 30 years experience in Maintenance and Property and Project Management, Maciek leads the maintenance and facilities department across the portfolio, making sure all equipment, building systems and guest-facing spaces run smoothly and safely. He oversees planned and reactive maintenance, contractor management and compliance, and works closely with each hotel team to keep standards high and disruption to guests low.