Leadership

Guiding Growth with Proven Hospitality Expertise

Windward’s leadership team combines deep industry knowledge and proven expertise, driving innovation and operational excellence across every aspect of the business

Guiding Growth with Proven Hospitality Expertise

Windward’s leadership team combines deep industry knowledge and proven expertise, driving innovation and operational excellence across every aspect of the business

Executive Chairman

Patrick Coyle

Patrick has over 30 years’ experience within the industry. Before founding Windward in 2007, he was CEO of Gresham Hotel Group Plc., a publicly listed company operating hotels in Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe.

CEO

Brendan Curtis

Brendan has over 30 years’ industry experience. He has held a range of senior leadership roles including CEO of Choice Hotels Ireland, which was then the largest hotel company in Ireland (over 4,000 rooms). He also held senior positions with Forte Hotels in the UK.

COO

Pat
Cussen

Pat is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive international experience. Before joining Windward in 2024, he served as Regional Director UK&I at Radisson, where he oversaw a portfolio of 22 leased and managed hotels. He has operations experience in Ireland, UK and US.

CFO

Ian McSweeney

Ian is a highly experienced Finance Director with a strong track record in the hospitality sector. A qualified Chartered Accountant, he has led Windward’s finance function for the past 12 years. He has international experience in the leisure property sector in Europe and US.

Executive Chairman

Patrick Coyle

Patrick has over 30 years’ experience within the industry. Before founding Windward in 2007, he was CEO of Gresham Hotel Group Plc., a publicly listed company operating hotels in Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe.

CEO

Brendan Curtis

Brendan has over 30 years’ industry experience. He has held a range of senior leadership roles including CEO of Choice Hotels Ireland, which was then the largest hotel company in Ireland (over 4,000 rooms). He also held senior positions with Forte Hotels in the UK.

COO

Pat Cussen

Pat is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive international experience. Before joining Windward in 2024, he served as Regional Director UK&I at Radisson, where he oversaw a portfolio of 22 leased and managed hotels. He has operations experience in Ireland, UK and US.

CFO

Ian McSweeney

Ian is a highly experienced Finance Director with a strong track record in the hospitality sector. A qualified Chartered Accountant, he has led Windward’s finance function for the past 12 years. He has international experience in the leisure property sector in Europe and US.

Depth of Management

With a multidisciplinary approach, Windward’s management team brings comprehensive expertise across all key functions, enabling us to optimise performance and consistently deliver value.

Una O’Dowd

Deputy COO

Charlie Sheil

Group General Manager

David Murphy

Group Financial Controller

Matthew Delaney

Talent Acquisition Manager

Amanda Meade

Director of Human Resources

Louise Mearly

Director Revenue Optimisation

Stephen Williams

Director of Sales, Marketing & IT

Philippe Farineau

Group F&B Manager

Niall Kelly

Director of Windward Purchasing

Natalia Gradzka

Project Manager

Caroline Sloane

Company Secretary

Clodagh Pryce

Group Sales and Marketing Manager

Karl Walsh

Internal Audit Manager

Depth of Management

With a multidisciplinary approach, Windward’s management team brings comprehensive expertise across all key functions, enabling us to optimise performance and consistently deliver value.