The Macknade team

Stefano has a strong connection to this corner of Kent and the county as a whole. He spent his childhood surrounded by hops, fruit & livestock, enjoying everything the Garden of England has to offer.

Today, Stefano leads the business and inspires the team to deliver emotive spaces & experiences for everyone to enjoy.

His ultimate focus is in identifying opportunities for Macknade to grow and touch a wider portion of society, with social & environmental harmony at its core.

Having arrived in Kent after travelling in 2003, Shane has had an extensive career in the hospitality and tourism industry, holding several General Management positions in hotels, over a period of 11 years.  Shane joined the Macknade team in 2019 as Commercial Director and became Managing Director in 2021.

He’s happiest when he’s outside, exploring the countryside with his family and his dog!

Hayley Edwards is our Financial Controller and has been with Macknade since July 201.

Hayley loves anything related to food and family!
In her family life her two children keep her busy and when she can, she's fond of cooking and settling down with a good book.

Having started his career at The Savoy Group of Hotels in London, Finn has always had a strong interest, knowledge and love of Food and Wine.

He has worked in General Management roles through much of Europe, where great food and the enjoyment of cooking has remained a consistent theme.

Finn and his family are huge fans of the great outdoors and if they're not exploring the Kent countryside, they're planning outdoor adventures further afield.