Michael Lashmar

Michael Lashmar is a strategic finance and turnaround specialist with over 20 years' experience leading business transformation, recovery, and growth initiatives. As the founder of Rockingham Partners, he works closely with independent hotel owners and operators across the UK to uncover hidden value and drive sustainable performance improvements.

With a background as a chartered accountant and extensive board-level experience, Mike combines deep financial acumen with commercial insight. His expertise spans distressed and underperforming assets, stakeholder negotiations, refinancing, and the implementation of robust financial controls and reporting frameworks. He is particularly adept at simplifying complex challenges and mentoring in-house teams to build confidence and capability.

Mike’s turnaround work is rooted in a practical, hands-on approach. Whether helping a hotel reposition its brand, driving commercial improvements, resolving operational & procurement inefficiencies, or unlock capital for reinvestment, his focus remains on delivering tangible results while preserving the integrity and vision of the business owner.

Rockingham Partners’ success is built on Mike’s belief that even the most challenged hospitality businesses can thrive—with the right blend of strategic support, operational discipline, and a renewed sense of purpose.