Laguna Beach Resort

I notice that Mr James Batt, the joint MD of Laguna, is moving back to the US later this year. I never met him but am told he is quite a nice chap.

Now that there is a vacancy as joint MD at Laguna, who on tv should be appointed to replace him, and why?

If I may start: this thread was my idea so I'd like the job please. I promise to be in by the crack of 11.30 and not dream of leaving before 3pm. I do take long lunches, though. Gizajob.