Well known Cork hotel manager, Roger Russell has been appointed as General Manager of Moxy Hotel and Residence Inn Cork, which opened in September.
Dual properties Moxy Hotel and Residence Inn Cork are Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio hotels and operated by the JMK Hospitality Group.
With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Mr Russell brings a wealth of expertise to Cork’s newest hotel and aparthotel properties.
He brings over two decades of experience, including 16 years as General Manager at The Metropole Hotel Cork, where he led key initiatives in operations, budgeting, and guest services. He has also held senior roles such as Deputy General Manager at The Gresham Metropole Hotel and Operations Manager at Gresham Memphis Amsterdam, further strengthening his expertise in hotel management, event planning, and food and beverage operations.
Mr Russell is well known in the Cork hospitality and business community both as a former board member of the Victoria Quarter and through his involvement with the Guinness Cork Jazz steering committee and has been very supportive of Cork on a Fork Festival since its inception 3 years ago.
Since joining JMK Group in June 2024, he has been committed to fostering a vibrant team culture at Moxy and Residence Inn Cork. His leadership aims to ensure that guests enjoy dynamic, innovative, and unforgettable stays at both properties.
Sonia Kajani, Director of JMK Group remarked: “Mr. Russell’s extensive background in hospitality management, combined with his passion for innovation, positions him to lead these two unique properties to great success. Under his leadership, we look forward to seeing Moxy and Residence Inn Cork thrive as standout destinations for travellers in Ireland.”
