The Big Interview: Colin Johnston

The managing director of the Galgorm Collection hospitality business is confident his flagship resort will emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever

Colin Johnston, managing director, Galgorm Collection: We could build the most beautiful property in the world, but what would be the point if we don’t have the people?’ Picture: Steven Davison/Pacemaker

In brief:

Name and role: Colin Johnston, managing director, Galgorm Collection

Age: 40

Lives: Portrush, Co Antrim

Early bird or night owl: “Both.”

Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram: “I prefer the traditional form of face-to-face communication, and enjoy engaging and networking through the associations that I am part of.”

In depth:

In 2008, at the start of the financial crisis, Colin Johnston received some advice from one of the shareholders in the Galgorm Collection, the hospitality ...