Nick Jones, the founder of Soho House, announced on November 16, 2022, that he is stepping down as CEO of the private members’ club and hotel empire he founded 27 years ago after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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Soho House was transformed from a single private members’ club in the central London district to a global network of 38 “houses,” spas, co-working spaces, and luxury hotels by the 59-year-old.
The businessman stated that cancer treatment had “changed my perspective and focus” and that he was stepping back from the day-to-day operations of the company. Andrew Carnie, the company’s global president, will take over as CEO in his place.
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“First some bad news, and some very good news,” Jones said in an email to members on Wednesday. “In early summer I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. It was caught early and my treatment has been 100% successful – and I’m not only healthy again but also cancer-free.
“Inevitably, this experience has changed my perspective and focus. As a result, from today I’m transitioning from CEO to my original role as founder and will focus on the creative and membership aspects of Soho House.”
Jones, said he wanted to do “more of what I love”, which he said was making sure members had a good time.
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