Ryan Waddell

Head of Operations

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...