Mark Taylor steps down as QEII Centre CEO1st October 2025 | published by Max Steventon SHARE
Mark Taylor has stepped down as CEO of conference venue and hotel Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEII) after 12 years at the helm.
Taylor said the reason for stepping down is to focus on family commitments.
In his tenure as chief executive, Taylor oversaw two multi-million pound refurbishments to modernise the Westminster venue in 2013/14 and 2023/24.
QEII said it will announce his replacement shortly.
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