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Who runs Beckons hotels

9 hotels in 4 countries, with the people who lead them.


This page names who runs the 9 Beckons hotels on the world's leading hotel lists, each with a dated source. It is part of the full record of who runs the world's best hotels and changes as appointments are confirmed. Its hotels on the list carry 2 brands: Baillie Lodges (7), Tierra Hotels (2).

Last updated 14 November 2026. 9 hotels in 4 countries. Methodology and corrections.

Who leads Beckons

The leadership of Beckons, as reported by LATTE Luxury News (source, dated 21 January 2026).

  • Michael Crawford, Chief Executive Officer
  • Courtney Reagan, Chief Commercial Officer
  • Alex Cameron, Chief Financial and Development Officer

The hotels and who runs them

Baillie Lodges

HotelGeneral ManagerExecutive Chef
Silky Oaks LodgeDaintree Rainforest, AustraliaTwo MICHELIN KeysBenjamin Brown (source, 17 May 2024)Mark Godbeer
Southern Ocean LodgeKangaroo Island, AustraliaThree MICHELIN Keys · No. 69, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025Robyn Bautovich (source, 7 August 2024)Gianni Hendrickx
Capella LodgeLord Howe Island, AustraliaTwo MICHELIN KeysBridie Bush and Ryan WardLodge Managers (source, 2025)Dennis Tierney
The LouiseMarananga, AustraliaHannah McCormick (source, September 2026)Dan Murphy
Longitude 131°Yulara, AustraliaTwo MICHELIN KeysLouise Lanyon (source)James Taylor
Clayoquot Wilderness LodgeVancouver Island, CanadaThree MICHELIN KeysSarah Cruse (source, 2026)Ben Godin
Huka LodgeTaupo, New ZealandTwo MICHELIN Keys · No. 82, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026Kerry Molloy (source, 15 March 2025)Ryan Ward

Tierra Hotels

HotelGeneral ManagerExecutive Chef
Tierra Atacama Hotel & SpaSan Pedro de Atacama, ChileTwo MICHELIN KeysMaría José Galleguillos (source, July 2026)Andrés Donoso Cancino
Tierra Patagonia Hotel & SpaTorres del Paine National Park, ChileThree MICHELIN KeysNicholas RussHotel Manager (source, 13 February 2025)

From the book

How do the general managers of the world's leading hotels approach the job? It is the question behind The Luxury of Attention.

The lists covered and how each name is confirmed are set out on the main page. Independent hotels are listed there and by country. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.