The Fota Collection reveals two senior appointments

Cork-based hotel group announces executive level shuffle as part of ambitious growth plans

John O’Flynn and Fergal Harte of The Fota Collection.

The Fota Collection has promoted Fergal Harte to group hotel general manager; it has also appointed John O’Flynn as general manager, group strategy, as the Cork-based hotel group’s ambitious growth plans.

Fergal Harte has been GM of The Kingsley for the past decade. Now, as group hotel general manager of the Fota Collection, he will oversee the almost 800 full-time and part-time employees and overall operations.

Harte, who was named Irish Hospitality Institute General Manager of the Year in 2024, has led The Kingsley since its opening in 2014. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing the hotel as one of Cork’s premier destinations for both leisure and business.

John O’Flynn has been general manager at Fota Island Resort for the past 18 years. As general manager group strategy at the Fota Collection, he will lead the Fota Collection’s long-term development strategy, identifying new business opportunities and guiding acquisition and expansion initiatives in alignment with the group’s vision.