Leading global full-service hotel management company, Valor Hospitality Partners, has appointed Paul Nisbett as its new Global Chief Financial Officer, marking a significant milestone in the business’ continued international expansion.

The promotion will see Paul work alongside Valor’s Global Senior Leadership Team as it expands its portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence, financial strength and long-term value creation for hotel owners and partners worldwide.

Paul steps into the global role after serving as CFO for Valor’s EMEA region, where he has overseen finance and administrative operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa since joining the company in September 2015. 

During his tenure, Paul has played a central role in strengthening financial governance, supporting strategic acquisitions, and building scalable infrastructure to support Valor’s rapid growth.

The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Valor as the company builds its presence across Europe, America, Middle East and Africa, guided by its ‘Whole World of Local ethos’, harnessing global hospitality expertise while delivering locally relevant experiences for diverse markets.

Early in his career, Paul held positions at the Castle Hotel Windsor and The Imperial Hotel in Torquay, going on to hold senior finance positions with some of the industry’s most respected brands over the past 30 years.

These include Forte, Hilton, Le Méridien Hotels, Principal Hayley, and The Hotel Collection. As CFO of The Hotel Collection, Paul played a central role in transitioning the group to the Puma Hotels Collection, helping position it as a leading provincial hotel company in the UK.

Throughout his career, Paul has been instrumental in transforming emerging hotel collections into significant, market-leading groups, including Red Carnation Hotels, Malmaison and Hotel du Vin.

Recognized early in his career as one of the hotel industry’s top 30 professionals under 30 with an Acorn Award, Paul has consistently demonstrated a talent for combining financial rigor with commercial agility.

His new global remit will see Paul oversee Valor’s worldwide financial strategy, supporting the company’s ambitious growth plans, including targeted expansion in America and Europe, as well as further strengthening operations across the Middle East and Africa.

Euan McGlashan, Co-Founder and Global CEO of Valor Hospitality Partners, commented: “Paul’s appointment as Global CFO reflects his outstanding leadership within Valor and the depth of experience he brings from more than three decades in hospitality finance. He understands our business from the ground up and has been instrumental in shaping our EMEA territories into high-performing, growth-focused operations. As we continue to scale internationally, Paul’s strategic insight and unwavering commitment to our teams and owners will be critical to our next chapter.

“Paul’s appointment underscores our vision to build a world-class leadership team capable of delivering consistent results across diverse geographies while staying true to our purpose of creating value through hospitality that is globally connected and locally inspired.”

Paul Nisbett, Global CFO of Valor Hospitality Partners, added: “Valor’s strength lies in its ability to combine global expertise with deep local insight. Our ‘Whole World of Local’ philosophy is not just a brand statement; it’s a financial and operational mindset. We build strong local platforms, empower exceptional teams, and align closely with our owners to achieve strong performance. I’m proud to take on this global role at such an exciting chapter in Valor’s journey and look forward to supporting our continued expansion across established and emerging markets.”

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