Lesley O'Donovan

Lesley O'Donovan is the co-owner of Cadwgan House, a business that operates self-catering apartments in Rhayader, Mid Wales. She has been in this role since October 2021, collaborating with her husband to provide accommodations in the Elan Valley area.

O'Donovan has a background in hospitality management, having studied International Hospitality Management at the University of Derby Online Learning and earning a HND Diploma in Hospitality Administration/Management from the Brighton School of Business and Management. Her professional experience includes roles such as Catering Services Manager and Assistant Catering Manager at Exeter College Oxford, where she has worked since June 2005. Additionally, she has experience in the pub industry as a landlady and has previously co-owned a fencing company.

Her skills include effective communication, task management, and fostering positive relationships in customer-focused environments, which she applies to her current business venture at Cadwgan House.12