Quick Info
| Profession | Chief Executive Officer of Travelodge Hotels (UK) |
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| Nationality | British |
Latest News about Jo Boydell
20/08/2026
Jo Boydell stepped down as chief executive of Travelodge after the company came under intense criticism over its handling of hotel security failures linked to a guest sexual assault case. Reports said she had been replaced on an interim basis by the company’s finance chief while Travelodge faced scrutiny and an independent review of its procedures.
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Bio/Wiki
| Jo Boydell is a British business executive and Chartered accountant who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Travelodge Hotels (UK). She holds an Oxford BA Hons in Physics and transitioned into accountancy, initially joining Deloitte. She has held senior finance roles at major companies including Mothercare, Jessops, Ladbrokes, Hilton Group, and EMI Group before becoming CFO of Travelodge in 2013 and CEO in 2022. |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children | 1 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Qualified accountant (Chartered accountant) | |
| 2. Started career in accountancy after physics degree, initially joined Deloitte | |
| 3. Studied at Burnham Grammar School | |
| 4. Held a BA Hons in Physics from the University of Oxford |
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