

21 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.


THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST PLACES TO WORK 2023
TGP International are delighted to also be recognised on the list of best places to work. This prestigious accolade recognises organisations that prioritise an inclusive workplace culture, promoting employee happiness and well-being.
At the heart of our business is a talented and diverse team that reflects our commitment to hospitality. We take great pride in bringing communities together through the power of food and drink.
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

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
Partner

Strategy, Investments, FP&A and Reporting
Years Experience
22+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Kao Brands (John Frieda, Goldwell, KMS, Biore, Jergens, Molton Brown), Berry Brothers and Rudd Spirits (Glenrothes, No3 London Dry Gin, Kings Ginger, Pink Pigeon, Berry Brothers own spirits), NBC Universal, Freshways, AEG (indigo at the O2), Le Meridien Hotels, Unit4, Zellis, The Clancy Group, Halma plc, Chevron, British Council, Metronet, Network Rail
Alpesh Malde
Chief Financial Officer

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
Partner

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
Partner

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
KEY PEOPLE - ADVISORY & CONCEPT TEAM

Brand & Concept Development, Market Research & Trends, Aesthetics & Design, Visual Merchandising
Years Experience
6+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Al Mamlaka Social Dining, Expo 2020 Dubai, Ithra, Al Wasl Plaza Café, Jazean – Saudi , Lena Lu, Floozie Cookies, Neom - Sindalah, IHG, The Ritz, Lilly’s Cafe, Depachika, Alkebulan, There There, El Ta’koy, Floozie Stuffed Cookies, The Gentlemen Baristas, NOS, Adesse, Veg’d,Matthew Kenney, 360 Kuwait, The Lebanese Bakery, Seed & Bloom
Magdalene Welch
Senior Brand Development Manager

Brand & Concept Development, Project Management, AdvisoryServices, Art & Design
Years Experience
4+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
ITHRA, Marriott Hotels, Mubadala, FIFA 2022, The Galleria Mall,Waterfront Project Abu Dhabi, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection,Founders Eatery, NOOA, Le Palais Vendome, Kodak Foodhall, 3 Henrietta Street, Cunard, P&O Cruises, Intour Hotels
Madeline McLeary
Senior Brand Development Manager

Project Management
Years Experience
10+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Expo 2020, The Tashas Group, Inside Burj Al Arab, indpt Group, Huqqa, Nusr’et, Loca Restaurant & Bar + Various retail and commercial offices
Khalil Ayyoub
Project Director

Project Management
Years Experience
2+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Flamingo Room and Bungalo 34 by Tashas Group, Home Bakery, NOOA, Nala Alserkal, Vibe Café, Aldar and other retail and commercial offices
Jenine Bedua
Brand Development Manager

Concept Development, F&B Strategy, Market Research
Years Experience
2+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
IHG, TAJ, Ithra, Fairmont, NEOM,Expo City Dubai, Ennismore, Q Coffee
Victor Larrouilh
Brand Development Executive

Market Research, Concept Development
Years Experience
1+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Expo City Dubai, Q Coffee, Ennismore, CC1 Entertainment
Molly Wright
Marketing Intern
KEY PEOPLE - RESEARCH & MARKETING TEAM

Storytelling, Event Management,Marketing, Public Speaking
Years Experience
24+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Broadcast media presenter and producer (Rugby AM / As Good As it Gets), Music and sporting event promoter (Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Wembley), Operations Director and Team manager that led the Jamaica national team to the their first Rugby World Cup.
Alex Simmons
Sales & Marketing Director

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
Country Manager Qatar

Marketing, Events, Strategy, Partnerships
Years Experience
10+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Confetti, The National Wedding Show, Wedding Style Collective, Condé Nast's Brides The Show, Gulf Bike Week, Clients & Partners: Condé Nast, TLC, L’Oréal, John Lewis, TUI, Moët &Chandon
Pauline Ryan
Marketing Manager International

Marketing, Brand, Strategy
Years Experience
9+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Caple, Floozie, El Takoy, Pivot Bar & Bistro, Lilly’s Cafe, 3 Henrietta St.
Alexandra Fuidge
Consumer Marketing Manager

Public Relations, Sales, Project Coordination, Market Research
Years Experience
10+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Sheraton Keekorok Lodge, Utalii Hotel, Jimlizer Hotel, Viva Global Limited, Home Centre, LLC Dubai, Expo 2020 Dubai, Lena Lu KSA
Winfred Sela Ondlso
Marketing Assistant

Digital Marketing, Social Media, Market Research
Years Experience
1+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Yakumi, Sushi Roku, Katana, Robata Bar, BOA Steakhouse, Nampo, Paper moon, OPSO, PizzaLuxe, Adrift Burger Bar, NOOA
Alexa Seklecki
Marketing Assistant
KEY PEOPLE - RESEARCH & MARKETING TEAM

Marketing
Years Experience
1+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Palazzo Versace Dubai
Riddhi Shukla
Marketing Intern

Digital marketing, social media, marketing trends, content creation and marketing research
Years Experience
3+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Lilly’s cafe, El Ta’koy, 3 Henrietta st., Pivot Bar and Bistro, 3rd generation groomers and coffee roasters, Glamourseat app, NEPS
Saksha Narayanamurthy
Marketing Assistant

Marketing, Social Media, SocialTrends
Years Experience
1+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Floozie Cookies
Jess Jones
Marketing & Social Media Executive
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

Modern Contemporary Confections, Patisserie
Years Experience
15+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Alkebulan, Aquavit, Riingo, Merkato55 1000Museum by Zaha Hadid, Spot Dessert, Cecil/Minton’s, Shoebox Bakery
Mame Sow
Executive Chef, Bakery Curator
KEY PEOPLE - OPERATIONAL & ASSET MANAGEMENT TEAM

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

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

Hotel Operations Management
Years Experience
15+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts (Jumeirah Group), Burj Al Arab, Madinat Jumeirah Resort and Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Incentive,Palazzo Versace Hotel Dubai, Emaar Hospitality Group, Address Hotels& Resorts, Vida Hotels & Resorts, Expo2020 Dubai
Sharihan al Mashary
Operations Project Manager

Business Set Up, Admin & HRAdministration, HR Systems &Technology, Supplier Sourcing/Vendor Management
Years Experience
20+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Expo 2020,Emirates Airlines, DP World, DubaiDuty Free
Caroline Teodoro
Administrator

Administration, Operations, Human Resources, Government Relations
Years Experience
8+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Life With Cacao, Flower Latte, Huqqa, Nusret, Kahwat Azmi, Bayaz, Cilicia, Dot Sugar, L’ Douh, Azen, Pianolla Café, Hotel Cartqena, Sarabeth’s
Alaa Ali
GRO / Office Manager Riyadh

Hospitality, Administration & PA support
Years Experience
15+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
BM caterers, Corney & Barrow Ltd,Gaucho, Havas Worldwide, Allegis Group, Analysis Group
Aleksandra Mamrocha
Office Manager
KEY PEOPLE - OPERATIONAL AND ASSET MANAGEMENT TEAM

Negotiation, Teamwork skills,Problem Solving
Years Experience
1+ Year Experience
Previous Projects
Alondra Abou Jaoude
Legal Admin

Operational management, preopening, team development
Years Experience
12+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Around The Block, Room1618,Expo2020, Two At Symphony –Alabbar Enterprises, Social House,Five Guys, The Azzurri Group UK, Casual Dining Group UK
Anna Turai
Operations Manager

Operations, Advisory, Problem Solving
Years Experience
15+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants,Sofitel, Small luxury hotels of the world, Marriot Grosvenor Square, St.James’s hotel & club, M Restaurant, Santorini Perivolas Hotel
George Gkolemas
Operations Manager

Food Safety & Sustainability
Years Experience
8+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Expo 2020, Pavilion Premier, Winter Wonderland
Faida Saboune
Sustainability and Food Safety Manager

Document Management, Aconex, MS Office, Proliance, Dome Connect, InDesign, AutoCad
Years Experience
14+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Hoxton Grill, Soho House, Reform Social & Grill, Nakheel, Overjar, Woop, Gunbun, Majilis Khaleeji, Leila, Fairouz Gardens, EXPO2020 Mathew Kenny Brands (Veg’d, Xyst, Mudra,), Media One Hotel, Floozie
Maridel Barrogo
Document Controller
KEY PEOPLE - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Luxury Brands Hotels and F&B Operation
Years Experience
20+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Hilton, Lyon Congress center, IHG, RitzCarlton. 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) SBMGroup (Monte Carlo Beach Club) Papermoon Restaurants
Kerim Basaran
Regional Manager Central Europe

Business Development and Advisory
Years Experience
19+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Phoenicia hotel Beirut, Eau de Vie restaurant, Mayrig, Confeitaria Nacional, Edde sands resort, La Piazza Italiana Som Claret, GFH,Rosa’s Thai Cafe, The Rum Kitchen, BahrainCocktail Club, IHG Conrad St James, TS BAR
Georges Saaiby
Country Manager KSA

Operational Management & Advisory
Years Experience
20+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Hoxton Grill, Soho House, Reform Social & Grill, Nakheel, Overjar, Woop, Gunbun, Majilis Khaleeji, Leila, Fairouz Gardens, EXPO2020Mathew Kenny Brands (Veg’d, Xyst, Mudra,),Media One Hotel, Floozie
Ryan Waddell
Country Manager UAE

Business Development, Sales, and Hotel Operations
Years Experience
13+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
The ENTERTAINER GCC & Egypt , Shangri-LaHotel Villa Belle Epoque Hotel, NabilaHotel, Swiss Inn Hotel, Horizon PyramidsHotel, Caroline Hotel, Marhaba Hotel, Philae Hotel.
Omar Ahmed
Franchise Manager
KEY PEOPLE - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Operation, Logistics, Technical Management
Years Experience
14+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
The VIP Room, Arcade, Annex Abu Dhabi, Tashas Nelson Mandela Square, LibraryBar, Hunters Run Country Club, Janse &Co, Leehov Kosher, Oakroom Abu Dhabi,Platinum Heritage, Abu Dhabi Edition Hotel, Bvlgari Hotel, Expo2020, FIFA Qatar 2022
Barry Fourie
Events Manager

Sales and Marketing
Years Experience
20+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Created 46 F&B brands over the last 6 years in UAE and Europe, including Mr Miyagi’s, Phileas Foggs and El Chapo’s Tacos
Ian West
ECD Commercial Director

Event Operations Management, Sales Management
Years Experience
14+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
MDL Beast Soundstorm, Balad Beast, FIFA World Cup Qatar, Expo 2020 Dubai, RugbySevens Dubai, Formula 1 Abu Dhabi, Formula E Riyadh, Saudi Cup
Sandy Flores
Event Manager
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
Claire Richmond
Design Director

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
Senior Interior Designer

Branding, Typography, Illustration, Editorial Design, Motion Graphics & Book Making
Years Experience
4+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Adjaye Associates, Harrods, Topshop, Miele, The White Company, Hugo Boss, McQ, Monica Vinader, Dents, Dunhill, Havaianas, Selfridges, Alexander McQueen, Alessi
Jemina Adewole
Graphic Designer

Interior Design, Planning & Detailed Design Delivery
Years Experience
11+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
TOCA Social, Microsoft, Samsung, Hilton, CC Real, DB Resorts, Rebel Property Group, CITTA, Ithra, Seed & Bloom
Joanna Varettas
Senior Associate, Designer
KEY PEOPLE - INTERIOR & GRAPHIC DESIGN TEAM

Interior Design, Architecture, Visualisation (Image & Video), Space Planning, FF&E, Detail design
Years Experience
3+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
ByChloe, Holy Carrot Canteen, Alkebulan, Kojaki, Kutir, Scarpetta, Baron, Founders Eatery, Residential Architectural projects, Architectural competitions
Florentina Tsakiri
Interior Designer

3D Visualisation, Architecture, Planning
Years Experience
10+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Nike, Electric Cinema, Burlington Passage, Celine, Nandos
Vlad Mircea
3D Visualiser

Artworking, Animation & 3D Modeling
Years Experience
1+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Expo 2020 Dubai, Alkebulan,(The Quest) Dubai T.V. animation, Signtech Solutions Systems .Inc, Dentsu Jayme Syfu
Clarisse Albano
Junior Graphic Designer
KEY PEOPLE - FINANCE TEAM

Pre-Opening Setup, Internal ControlManagement, Forecast/Budgeting, RiskManagement
Years Experience
11+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Sporting Arm Restaurants LLC, Hai Ramadan(Expo), Expo 2020 Dubai, Kempinski, Qoot, Toko Downtown Dubai, Cipriani (Dubai),Novikov Dubai, Sass Café Dubai, MovidaClub Dubai
Hardik Patel
Finance Manager

Specialist in advance excel, preparing PNLand Balance with the pivot table, Ageing reports analysist, Review of bookkeeping and finalizing, VAT returns preparing and submitting
Years Experience
11+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Expo Hair Ramadan - 2023
Kalpen Koli
Financial Accountant

Payroll process, internal Audit, ageing analysis, preparation of financial statements in excel, income statement and balance sheet
Years Experience
9+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Soft Fixing Trading LLC, Al Manar HotelApartment FZC, Al Manar Auto Spare Parts Trading LLC, EXPO 2020 Dubai
Sabith Man Thadathil
Accounts Assistant
What we believe in
People
We make things happenEmpathy
We understand your businessExpertise
We’re one step aheadCustomer Focused
We provide world-class service solutionsPassion
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.