New Head of People and Culture at historic Mayo estate

WESTPORT Estate has announced the appointment of Lucy Griffin as Head of People and Culture.

With over a decade of international experience in HR, change management, and organisational culture, Ms. Griffin will play a pivotal role in driving the estate’s ongoing transformation.

Most recently, she served as Head of HR for Oceania at Hillebrand Gori, a DHL company, where she led HR operations across Australia and New Zealand through integration, change management, and leadership development. She has also held senior roles in Australia with brands including TravelEdge and Wesley College, University of Sydney, successfully guiding large-scale restructures, implementing HR systems, and fostering strong, people-focused cultures.

As Westport Estate evolves, building an engaged, empowered team is vital to our vision,” said Ms. Griffin“I’m excited to share my experience, creating a workplace culture where employees are consistently learning and developing to ensure guests enjoy exceptional experiences.”

Lucy’s expertise in shaping resilient teams and cultivating a culture of excellence will help drive our mission,” said Barry O’Connor, CEO of Westport Estate. “Her leadership will strengthen our commitment to delivering world-class hospitality as we continue our multi-year redevelopment.”

This transformation includes The Grace at Westport Estate, a luxury flagship hotel opening in spring 2026, the rejuvenation of Westport House and its grounds, and the introduction of immersive visitor experiences.