Hi, I’m Robert. I first joined Cumberland Lodge in 1985. Food plays a very important part of the Cumberland Lodge experience and we aim to not only source the best[…]
Robert Szewczyk

Our Senior Management Team is responsible for managing the operational and strategic work of the Lodge. It comprises our Executive Team – the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer & Deputy Chief Executive, and Finance Director – together with our Programme Director, General Manager, Head Chef, Development Director, Buildings Manager, Press & Communications Director and Sales & Marketing Manager.
Hi, I’m Robert. I first joined Cumberland Lodge in 1985. Food plays a very important part of the Cumberland Lodge experience and we aim to not only source the best[…]
Hi, I’m Melissa. I joined Cumberland Lodge in 2023 and I’m responsible for managing the charity’s programme development and implementation. I have over two decades’ experience leading major programmes and[…]
Hi, I’m Mike. I joined Cumberland Lodge as Chief Operating Officer in June 2022 and oversee the day-to-day running of our commercial operations as a social enterprise. Prior to joining[…]
Hi, I’m Nicola. I joined Cumberland Lodge in 2021, and I am responsible for managing our internal and external communications, including our online presence, social media, and media enquiries. I[…]
Merrill joined us in August 2018 as our General Manager, and since September 2020 she has been the Hospitality Director and part of our Executive team. Merrill trained in Catering[…]
Hi I’m Colin and I joined Cumberland Lodge as Buildings Manager in February 2017. Before joining the Lodge I worked as Facilities Manager at Field End Schools, a combined infant and junior school[…]
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’ve worked at Cumberland Lodge for over 20 years and been part of our front of house team for more than 10 years. I am responsible for ensuring[…]
Edmund Newell has been Principal and Chief Executive of Cumberland Lodge since 2013. An economic historian with a special interest in environmental issues, and priest in the Church of England,[…]