Tim Wheeldon
Managing Director at Zeal Hotels- Claim this Profile
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Claire Pearce
Tim has made a significant contribution to the economic development of Sedgemoor District in Somerset. His vision and energy, combined with his investment and project management expertise has resulted in the establishment of new hotels in Bridgwater, creating business opportunities and long term jobs to realise a positive legacy for Bridgwater as a legacy from the Hinkley Point C project. He has been a reliable investor with the ability to deliver!
Claire Pearce
Tim has made a significant contribution to the economic development of Sedgemoor District in Somerset. His vision and energy, combined with his investment and project management expertise has resulted in the establishment of new hotels in Bridgwater, creating business opportunities and long term jobs to realise a positive legacy for Bridgwater as a legacy from the Hinkley Point C project. He has been a reliable investor with the ability to deliver!
Claire Pearce
Tim has made a significant contribution to the economic development of Sedgemoor District in Somerset. His vision and energy, combined with his investment and project management expertise has resulted in the establishment of new hotels in Bridgwater, creating business opportunities and long term jobs to realise a positive legacy for Bridgwater as a legacy from the Hinkley Point C project. He has been a reliable investor with the ability to deliver!
Claire Pearce
Tim has made a significant contribution to the economic development of Sedgemoor District in Somerset. His vision and energy, combined with his investment and project management expertise has resulted in the establishment of new hotels in Bridgwater, creating business opportunities and long term jobs to realise a positive legacy for Bridgwater as a legacy from the Hinkley Point C project. He has been a reliable investor with the ability to deliver!
Credentials
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Personal Licence Certificate
Cherwell District CouncilMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Business Sustainability Management
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)Oct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Fellow
Institute of HospitalitySep, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Zeal Hotels | Mindfully Modern
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jul 2012 - Present
Zeal Hotels was set up in 2012 with the specific aim of acquiring strategic hotel sites, developing the hotels and maintaining ownership of the assets. Ownership can be outright or take the form of a Joint Venture with appropriate partners. Zeal Hotels was set up in 2012 with the specific aim of acquiring strategic hotel sites, developing the hotels and maintaining ownership of the assets. Ownership can be outright or take the form of a Joint Venture with appropriate partners.
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Zeal Projects
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jul 2012 - Present
With over 30 years experience of acquiring, developing and refurbishing branded and unbranded hotels both as an advisor and client-side, we understand the requirements of all stakeholders, employing the right team and the need for clarity & transparency throughout the term of hotel development, refurbishment or re-brand. With over 30 years experience of acquiring, developing and refurbishing branded and unbranded hotels both as an advisor and client-side, we understand the requirements of all stakeholders, employing the right team and the need for clarity & transparency throughout the term of hotel development, refurbishment or re-brand.
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Willmott Dixon
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Group Hotel Sector Manager
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Mar 2009 - Jul 2012
Managed the groups’ hotel sector business development process throughout the UK. Facilitated new build & refurbishment hotel work including 5 hotel projects with a combined value of £75m. Managed the groups’ hotel sector business development process throughout the UK. Facilitated new build & refurbishment hotel work including 5 hotel projects with a combined value of £75m.
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Choice Hotels EMEA
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Netherlands
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development
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Apr 2006 - Feb 2009
Management Board member reporting directly to the CEO and plc board. Responsible for the development of the Sleep Inn brand and 11 Purple Hotels. Management Board member reporting directly to the CEO and plc board. Responsible for the development of the Sleep Inn brand and 11 Purple Hotels.
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Morethanhotels ltd
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London
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Development Consultant
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Jun 2003 - Mar 2006
Sourced & acquired 4 Express by Holiday Inn hotels, managed the planning process on 2 others and extended 1. Sourced & acquired 4 Express by Holiday Inn hotels, managed the planning process on 2 others and extended 1.
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Golden Tulip Hotels, Suites & Resorts
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France
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Property Director
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Feb 2002 - May 2003
Instigated & managed the development of the Tulip Inn hotel brand in the UK prior to the group being sold. Instigated & managed the development of the Tulip Inn hotel brand in the UK prior to the group being sold.
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Hartnell Taylor Cook
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner - Hotel Sector
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Jan 1996 - Feb 2002
Specialised in acquiring hotel assets & latterly sites for hotel development on behalf of a handful of expanding hotel groups. Specialised in acquiring hotel assets & latterly sites for hotel development on behalf of a handful of expanding hotel groups.
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Education
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University of Cambridge
Sustainability Leadership -
University of Cambridge Sustainability Leadership
Cambridge Institute Sustainability Leadership, Sustainability Leadership -
Rossall School, Fleetwood, Lancashire
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University of Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership