Ryan Waddell

Head of Operations

British

22 Years Experience

Academic Qualifications

Masters in business administration

Diploma in Business Management.

HCIMA Hotel Diploma

List of Employers

TGP International since 2002

About

Ryan Waddell brings over 22 years’ experience in restaurant operations and concept development, with a strong track record of growing and managing hospitality brands across international markets. Over the past decade, he has focused extensively on the GCC, leading operational teams and driving multi-brand expansion.

He has worked with a diverse portfolio of innovative and globally recognised concepts including Soho House, Reform Social & Grill, Nakheel, Oregano, Wokyo, EXPO 2020 and Matthew Kenney Brands. Ryan’s operational leadership spans the launch, scale-up and optimisation of high-performing venues across casual and premium segments

Recent Insights

April 07, 2025

Major Trends in F&B Operations – Insights from TGP’s Head of Operations, Ryan Waddell

As the scale of our projects across the region continues to grow—from managing the F&B operational infrastructure for...