Whitbread PLC

Whitbread PLC

Trading as: Whitbread
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Whitbread PLC is a leading hospitality business in the UK, renowned for owning Premier Inn, the largest hotel brand in the country. With a commitment to quality accommodation and sustainability, Whitbread aims to enhance customer experiences while positively impacting communities.

Founded: 01/12/2000
Industries: Activities of head offices
Location: Whitbread Court, Houghton Hall Business Park, Porz Avenue Dunstable, LU5 5XE

Products

  • Hotel Rooms
  • Next Evolution Style Rooms

Services

  • Hotel Accommodation
  • Sustainability Programs
  • Community Partnerships

Financial Snapshot

Last accounts made up to 29 February 2024
Next accounts due 1 September 2025 (5 months)
Cash in Bank £696.7m
↓ -40%
Turnover £2,973.5m
↑ 13%
EBITDA £1,056.1m
↑ 20%
Gross Profit £2,718.4m
↑ 13%
Total Liabilities £870.4m
↑ 3%
Employees 36,700
↓ -5%

Directors

Role:
Chief Commercial Officer
Appointed:
01/11/2023
Nationality:
Austrian
Age:
50 years
Role:
Non-executive Director
Appointed:
24/01/2023
Nationality:
British
Age:
66 years
Role:
Chief Executive
Appointed:
17/01/2023
Nationality:
British
Age:
53 years
Role:
Non-executive Director
Appointed:
09/01/2023
Nationality:
British
Age:
68 years
Role:
Chief Financial Officer
Appointed:
21/03/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
55 years
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
01/03/2021
Nationality:
British
Age:
53 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
01/11/2019
Nationality:
German
Age:
68 years
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
31/01/2019
Nationality:
Danish
Age:
63 years
Role:
Chairman
Appointed:
27/06/2018
Nationality:
British
Age:
68 years
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
01/04/2017
Nationality:
British
Age:
61 years
Role:
Finance Director
Appointed:
01/03/2016
Nationality:
British
Age:
61 years

People with Significant Control

No active PSCs found
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60 issuances recorded

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Government Council Contracts Beta

Total Council Spend
£179,711.28
Across 17 transactions
Contract Period
Jul 2014 - May 2023
1 council
Average Per Council
£179,711.28
17 avg. transactions

Council Partners

Cherwell District Council

Company Filings

13/03/2025 Confirmation Statement

Confirmation Statement With No Updates

06/03/2025 Capital

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13/02/2025 Capital

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17/01/2025 Capital

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17/01/2025 Capital

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