Dean Andrews’ bold vision and business acumen undergird all Easton Porter Group endeavors. He loves the hands-on aspects of developing hospitality enterprises, ranging from finding exceptional properties to making guests feel welcome, to curating vintages for the wines we produce. Ongoing analysis of luxury travel and market trends, and in-depth business management systems and financial projections. He’s honed expertise in every aspect of the industry through decades of international luxury hospitality management. Dean co-founded EPG in 2012 after a distinguished run as President of the Americas and Senior Operating Officer at Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. During his twelve-year tenure with Orient Express, he oversaw some of the world’s most exclusive properties, executed the growth strategies with the founder’s son, building it from eleven properties to fifty-two properties in ten years.  With total revenues of over US $600 million, he was one of three directors charged by the board of Orient-Express to engage and collaborate with the investment advisory firms on the evaluation, assessment, and execution of the company’s successful IPO on the NY Stock Exchange in 2000. He was responsible for financial results, operations, acquisitions, finance, real estate development & asset management, international marketing, and joint venture partnership relations.

He oversaw and managed Value-Add investments including completing eleven off-market hotel and resort acquisitions as well as designing and developing eight spas, nine restaurants, bars, retail boutiques, and conference centers. Operating and legal knowledge based on acquiring, establishing, and managing seven US, two Mexican, and two French owning/operating companies. Andrews established the Regional Office specialists’ roles to maintain a flat, more entrepreneurial organization – marketing, financial management, design & construction project management, human resources, and database development.  Implemented standard operating systems protocols for property management, accounting, and reporting/forecasting tools. He’s passionate about helping teams elevate the standards of hospitality excellence worldwide. 

In addition to Orient Express, Andrews held senior management positions in the formative years of Omni Hotels, including serving as a general manager and Regional Vice President of Operations. He serves as VP of Asset Management for Hong Kong-based ownership, Wharf Holdings, which entailed overseeing the strategic growth plans. His undergraduate studies were at the University of Colorado and Columbia University but is perhaps most proud of his honorary doctorate from Johnson & Wales University, given in recognition of his contributions to developing their culinary apprenticeship programs. Today he loves nothing more than honing the finer points of Easton Porter Group’s boutique properties because that’s what three decades in the hospitality industry has taught him: every detail counts.