

20 years of excellence
TGP was formed in London in 2002 as an F&B advisory agency offering straightforward management solutions to the hospitality industry. We spent our first five years doing everything from opening 5-star hotels to operating 1,000+ capacity nightclubs. We developed UK market-entry strategies for global brands and F&B concepts for investors.
We then made our first move into the Middle East — developing and implementing the F&B strategy and renovation for the iconic Phoenicia Hotel in Beirut. Once we arrived, we never left and opened our Dubai office in 2012. Now, we help brands and entrepreneurs in countries all over the world as a global hospitality agency.
One clear vision
Our amazing team creates world-class consumer experiences and F&B brands through expertise, innovation and passion to help you reach your goals.
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Our Team
The excellence we offer is only possible thanks to our incredible team of designers, brand creators and industry experts.
KEY PEOPLE - SENIOR TEAM

Operational and Commercial Expert
Years Experience
35+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
IHG, Conran/D&D Restaurants, Ian Schrager Hotels, Marriott, Alain Ducasse, Expo 2020 Dubai, Phoenicia Hotel Beirut, Waldorf Astoria, Al Futtaim, Emaar, Nakheel, Harrods, Hilton, Selfridges, Westin, The Hoxton, China Grill Management, LDV Hospitality, Fairmont
Simon Wright
Founder & Chairman

Fundraising, Acquisitions and Operational Accounting
Years Experience
28+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Hilton, The Savoy, Armani, Raffles, Conrad, Puro Beach, Black Tap, Luigia, Azure Beach Club, Sunset Hospitality
Chris Spiliopoulos
Chief Financial Officer

Marketing, Sales & Events
Years Experience
15+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Selfridges, Harrods, by CHLOE., Future Publishing, DMGT, Live Nation, Dominique Ansel Bakery, The Gentlemen Baristas, Alain Ducasse, Reform Social & Grill, The Lebanese Bakery, Matthew Kenney, Expo 2020 Dubai
Cheryl Sheppard
Group Marketing Director

Advisory Services, Brand & Concept Development, Interior & Graphic Design
Years Experience
15+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Harrods, Selfridges, Heathrow, Expo 2020 Dubai, MasterCard, LVMH, Fendi, Gucci, Dior, Tiffany, Cartier, Baccarat, Omega, Mont Blanc, Laduree, Alain Ducasse, Tom Kerridge, Janice Wong, Pierre Marcolini, Matthew Kenney, Jean Georges
Nichola Beskine-Taylor
Brand Development Director

Advisory & Operations
Years Experience
30+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
D&D Restaurants, The Fat Duck Group, The Tashas Group, Alain Ducasse, Caprice Holdings, Seagrass BHG, Oliver Peyton restaurants, IDG Restaurants (LA), Guy Savoy Paris, Monte Carlo Beach Club - SBS, Expo 2020 Dubai
Daniel Morgan
Managing Partner
KEY PEOPLE - CONCEPT & MARKETING TEAM

Concept Development, Market Research & Trends
Years Experience
3+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Expo 2020 Dubai, Floozie Cookies, 3 Henrietta St, Lilly’s Cafe, Depachika, Alkebulan, There There, El Ta’koy Floozie, The Gentlemen Baristas, NOS, Matthew Kenney, 360 Kuwait, The Lebanese Bakery
Magdalene Welch
Brand Development Manager

Concept Development, Art & Design, Presentations
Years Experience
3+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Cunard, P&O Cruises, Whitewall Galleries, Clarendon Fine Art Gallery, Kodak Foodhall, The Galleria Mall, Hall Market, Veg’d, Grazing, Waterfront Project Abu Dhabi, Autograph Collection Hotels, Founders Eatery, Hungry Donkey, NOOA, Le Palais Vendome
Madeline McLeary
Brand Development Manager

Brand & Concept Development, Advisory Services & Project Management
Years Experience
7+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Harrods, Arcadis, Alain Ducasse, LVMH, Dior, Loewe, The Row, Moncler, Off-White, Givenchy, Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton, Victoria Beckham, Chloe, Versace, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Brioni, Canali, Paul Smith
Olivia Ball
Brand Development Manager

Marketing, Social Media
Years Experience
6+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Dominique Ansel, by CHLOE, Various brands part of Alfardan Hospitality, Guerlain Spa, Expo 2020 F&B Marketing, Hakkasan, Scalini, Toro Toro, Maya, Roberto’s
Laura Vaglio
Marketing Manager

Digital Marketing, Social Media, Website
Years Experience
2+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
ViewPoints, ScotRail, KOOZMETIK, Floozie Cookie, Pivot by Mark Greenaway, Lilly's Cafe, El Ta'koy
Jenny Hoang
Marketing Assistant

Market Research, Competitor Analysis
Years Experience
1+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Floozie Cookie, Greenaway’s Pie and Mash
Anna Koch
Research and Insights Assistant
KEY PEOPLE - CONCEPT & DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Menu & Food Concept
Years Experience
30+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Asia De Cuba, George V Hotel Paris, Plaza Athenee Hotel New York, Little Palm Island Florida, El Ta'koy London, Miami & New York
Louis Pous
Executive Chef International

Plant-Based Marketing & Brand Development
Years Experience
10+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Wagamama, by CHLOE., Erpingham House, Vegan Dough Co, Matthew Kenney Cuisine, Kalifornia Kitchen
Loui Blake
Restauranteur/Marketer

Menu and Food Concept Design, Kitchen Planning
Years Experience
25+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Waldorf Astoria, Dominique Ansel, There There, Grazing, Pivot, Pie & Mash
Mark Greenaway
Executive Chef International

French patisserie, Menufluidity, Large Brigade Management
Years Experience
20+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Dominique Ansel Bakery, Claridge’s, Corinthia, The Savoy, Floozie Stuffed Cookies, Lilly’s Café
Kimberly Lin
Group Development Pastry Chef
KEY PEOPLE - OPERATIONAL & ASSET MANAGEMENT TEAM

Admin, Advisory, Branding, Operations & People Development
Years Experience
13+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
IHG, Four Seasons, Expo 2020 Dubai, Alain Ducasse, Kempinski
Stephanie Abou Jaoude
Chief of Staff

Communication, Creativity Skills, Teamwork, Client Relations, and Interpersonal Skills
Years Experience
10+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Harrods, Baccarat, Christofle, Waterford, Yves Delorme, Indian Ocean, Bo Concept, Frato, Agresti, Hastens, Apple, Samsung, Bang & Olufsen, Devialet, Linn, Roja Dove, Jo Malone, Luxottica
Yasemin Nazli
Office Manager

Pre.Opening Accounting, Operational Accounting, Feasibility Study, Budget & Forecast
Years Experience
10+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Various Brand Wafi Group, Rotana & Sunset Hospitality
Ifthikar Mohammed
Finance Manager

Advisory & Operations
Years Experience
20+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
InterContinental Hotel Group, Kempinski, Expo 2020 Dubai, O2 London, Gaucho, Emirates and Lesuire Retail, Alain Ducasse, China Grill Management
Vinoth Mudaliar
Operations Director KSA/UAE

Advisory, Retail and F&B Operations
Years Experience
15+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
InterContinental Hotels Group, Eau De Vie, M Catering, Mayrig, Vivienda Hotels Group, Patchi
Wajdi Hmmouda
Operations Manager KSA
KEY PEOPLE - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Licensing & Franchising
Years Experience
25+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Pret A Manger, Wholefoods, John Lewis, Japan Centre, Shoryu Ramen, The Gentleman Baristas, The Lebanese Bakery, Harrods, Selfridges, UK Airport F&B
Emmett Loughran
Managing Partner

Franchising and Licensing
Years Experience
11+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Elevation Burger, Freshii, The Halal Guys, Slapfish, Boardwalk Burgers and Fries, Curry Up Now, Calexico, Big Smoke Burger, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, Mamoun’s Falafal, CaliBurger, Caessar’s Palace, Simon Malls, SSP
Ryan Durishin
Executive Vice President

Luxury Brands Hotels and F&B Operation
Years Experience
20+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Hilton, Lyon Congress center, IHG, Ritz Carlton. La petite Maison, whisky mist, Le cirque, Café Belge DIFC , Flair No5 DIFC
Hicham Hankir
Country Manager Egypt

Advisory & Operations
Years Experience
25+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Hyatt International (Grand Hyatt + Park Hyatt), Marriot (Westin, Le Meridien), Hilton (Waldorf Astoria, Conrad), Accor (Raffles Hotels), SBM Group (Monte Carlo Beach Club), Papermoon Restaurants
Kerim Basaran
Regional Manager Benelux

Business Development and Advisory
Years Experience
18+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Phoenicia hoel Beirut, Eau de Vie restaurant, Mayrig, Confeitaria Nacional, Edde sands resort, La Piazza Italiana Som Claret, GFH, Rosa’s Thai Cafe, The Rum Kitchen, Bahrain Cocktail Club, IHG Conrad St James, TS BAR
Georges Saliby
Country Manager KSA
KEY PEOPLE - INTERIOR & GRAPHIC DESIGN TEAM

Design Branding & Architecture
Years Experience
30+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Nakheel, The Hoxton, Esprit, The RoyalGroup UAE, Vanity Fiar, USA Bloomingdales, USA De Dijenkorf, NL Jelmoli, CH PacifficPlace, HK O2, UK Pizza Express, UK VirginGroup, UK Selfridges, UK Comptoir Libanis, UK HMS Host, NL Reebok, USA Higo PRC
Gabriel Murray
Creative Director

Interior Design
Years Experience
18+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Arts Club, Autograph Collection, BananaRepublic, Cultura, Hakkasan, Hilton, IHG, Hard Rock Hotel, Marriott, Moxy, One & Only, Ritz Carlton, Rosewood, Selfridges, Sheraton, St James Hotel, Virgin, Westin, Yauatcha
Clair Richmond
Design Director

Interior Design, Architecture, Planning
Years Experience
2+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Greenaway’s Pie & Mash, Alkebulan, Adrift Burger, Baron, Bread Ahead, CaféMilano, Jubilee, Kojaki, Kutir, Long Chim, The National, Scarpetta, Modo @ Nakheel Mall, Nakheel Mall, Holy Carrot, by CHLOE, +Architectural competitions
Florentina Tsakiri
Assistant Interior Designer
KEY PEOPLE - INTERIOR & GRAPHIC DESIGN TEAM

Design & Planning
Years Experience
2+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Nakheel, Lena Lou, Veg’d, Pivot, Matthew Kenney Cuisine, 3 Henrietta Street, Cappco
Anais Sigari
Assistant Interior Design

Interior Design, Visual Communication, Space Planning, FF&E, Detail design
Years Experience
6+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
C,D&R, Lyst, Brindisa, Heritage, Blakes Shoreditch, Nobu Penthouse, Nakheel Mall, Food Temple, Kingdom Centre, Long Chim
Raquel Camino
Interior Designer

Branding Development, Illustration, Typography & Editorial Design
Years Experience
1+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Floozies Cookies, El Ta’koy, Lilly’s Cafe, Pivot, Vegan Dough Co, Kingdom Centre, Veg’d
Daniel Tomlin
Junior Graphic Designer
What we believe in
People
We make things happenEmpathy
We understand your businessExpertise
We’re one step aheadPassion
We live and breathe hospitalityIntegrity
We believe in the highest standardsThe quality and fastidious detail of our work mean our clients come back again and again, with world class standards of operating that build trust and integrity.
Creativity
We are always innovatingWe thrive in finding innovative solutions to creative challenges.
Community
We believe in bringing people togetherWe recognise f&b’s unique ability to bring communities together and use this as a force for good, connecting like-minded people and creating a positive societal impact.
Hard work
We just work harderWe have a high performance culture that values hard work. Our business success is dependent on the concentrated efforts of smart, dedicated people who go the extra mile.