As Chief Executive Officer of Celtic Manor Resort and ICC Wales, Ian Edwards made significant contributions to the UK’s hospitality and tourism industries. With over 40 years of experience, he played a key role in developing Celtic Manor Resort into a major destination for golf, leisure, business, and events, while overseeing the expansion of The Celtic Collection into Wales’s largest independent hotel group.
Leadership and Industry Contributions
His work at ICC Wales helped establish the venue as a hub for international conferences, contributing to the economic growth of Wales and the wider region. Simon Gibson, CBE, Board Member of Celtic Manor Resort, said: “Ian Edwards will be remembered as a visionary leader whose contributions to the hospitality sector have left a lasting legacy in Wales and beyond. His dedication, warmth, and innovative spirit will continue to inspire the industry for years to come.”