Kresimir Krezo ‘proud’ to be new general manager of Cork hotel

THE historic, award-winning Imperial Hotel in Cork City has appointed a new general manager.

The hotel, which was acquired earlier this year by the Louis Fitzgerald family, has appointed Kresimir Krezo to lead the property on South Mall and its team into the next phase of growth.

Mr Krezo is an experienced hospitality professional, who previously held senior roles at the Great Southern Killarney, Lough Eske Castle, Dalata and, most recently, Luttrellstown Castle Resort.

He holds a master’s degree in tourism and travel services management and a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management.

Mr Krezo worked his way up from bellboy to front office manager in a five-star hotel in his native Croatia, before moving to Ireland in 2014 and falling in love with the Irish people and Ireland’s focus on hospitality and customer care.

Mr Krezo will guide the Imperial through a continued phase of growth and transformation.

He will also focus on welcoming the local community to The Imperial Hotel’s buzzing restaurants and bars, Sketch and No. 76.

Mr Krezo said: “I am delighted and proud to be welcomed by the Fitzgerald family and look forward to working for such a successful hospitality business in a progressive city that I now call home.

“It’s an honour to be trusted with leading The Imperial Hotel into the future, and I am thrilled to work alongside the dedicated and passionate team who have made this hotel a true gem.

“Having lived and worked in Cork for the past five years, it’s great, on a personal level, to be at the heart of this vibrant city, with its close business community and strong sense of identity. Cork is on the up when it comes to food and destination tourism, so it’s an exciting time to be at the helm of one of the top hotels in the region.”

CEO at Louis Fitzgerald Group, Niamh Fitzgerald, said: “We are delighted that Kresimir will lead our dedicated and passionate Imperial Hotel family.

“There is a certain weight of responsibility that comes with heading up a landmark property such as The Imperial Hotel, that has gone from strength to strength over the past number of years, and I am confident that with his extensive experience, knowledge of luxury hotels, and alignment with our brand ethos, he will be a huge asset to the whole team.

“At The Imperial Hotel, guest experience is paramount and that is something that Kresimir is passionate about delivering.”