Dermot King is the new CEO of Oakman Inns following a promotion from COO. Current CEO Peter Borg-Neal will move into the role of executive chairman from 1 August. Chairman Mike Smith will remain on the board in a non-executive role. “I am honoured and delighted to become CEO of such an outstanding business,” said King. “Having spent the last 18 months working alongside Peter and the team I genuinely believe there is no limit to what we might achieve.