Gary Davis, former chief executive of De Vere Village, has been named CEO of Malmaison and Hotel du Vin, with predecessor Robert Barclay Cook moving in the opposite direction.

Davis has left the De Vere Group after more than four years heading the Village Hotels arm, where he oversaw the hospitality brand's expansion and a 55 per cent growth in sales.

"It is a privilege to take over [Robert's] mantle, cast a fresh eye over the brands and take the business on to the next stage of its development," said Davis.

Meanwhile, the former Malmaison and Hotel du Vin chief executive Robert Barclay Cook is to succeed Davis at the helm of the De Vere Village business with effect from 16 January.

De Vere also named executive director Nicholas Bull as its new non-executive chair with immediate effect. He replaces Andrew Coppel, who will focus on his role as chief executive.

Bull said: "With Robert Cook's appointment, Andrew has now put in place an outstanding management team and a robust operating structure."