Learn About The Team at TGP And Our Expertise

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.

KEY PEOPLE - SENIOR TEAM

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
Marketing

Years Experience
1+ Years Experience

Previous Projects
Palazzo Versace Dubai

Riddhi Shukla

Marketing Intern

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
Marketing, Social Media, SocialTrends

Years Experience
1+ Years Experience

Previous Projects
Floozie Cookies

Jess Jones

Marketing & Social Media Executive

KEY PEOPLE - CONCEPT & DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
Negotiation, Teamwork skills,Problem Solving

Years Experience
1+ Year Experience

Previous Projects

Alondra Abou Jaoude

Legal Admin

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
Food Safety & Sustainability

Years Experience
8+ Years Experience

Previous Projects
Expo 2020, Pavilion Premier, Winter Wonderland

Faida Saboune

Sustainability and Food Safety Manager

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
3D Visualisation, Architecture, Planning

Years Experience
10+ Years Experience

Previous Projects
Nike, Electric Cinema, Burlington Passage, Celine, Nandos

Vlad Mircea

3D Visualiser

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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 Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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 happen

Our company orbits around our greatest asset - people. Our team thrives on a personable approach, being straightforward, humble and empowered to make things happen.

Empathy

We understand your business

We pride ourselves on our operational experience. We don’t just understand the technical side of your business, we understand your emotional journey too.

Expertise

We’re one step ahead

Our culturally diverse and experienced team never tire of learning and improving to ensure we are consistently world class and at the cutting-edge of developments.

Customer Focused

We provide world-class service solutions

Our customers aren't just our clients, we think of the end customer and their needs in all that we do. We take a 360 approach to understand each stage of their journey, delivering a tailored solution, to go above and beyond our clients' expectations. We provide world-class service every step of the way.

Passion

We live and breathe hospitality

Our people love what we do and are able to have fun whilst we do it, passion is evident in the work we produce.

Integrity

We believe in the highest standards

The 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 innovating

We thrive in finding innovative solutions to creative challenges.

Community

We believe in bringing people together

We 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 harder

We 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.

21 years of excellence

One clear vision

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Our Team

KEY PEOPLE - SENIOR TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - ADVISORY & CONCEPT TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - RESEARCH & MARKETING TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - RESEARCH & MARKETING TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - CONCEPT & DEVELOPMENT TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - OPERATIONAL & ASSET MANAGEMENT TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - OPERATIONAL AND ASSET MANAGEMENT TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - INTERIOR & GRAPHIC DESIGN TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - INTERIOR & GRAPHIC DESIGN TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - FINANCE TEAM

What we believe in

People

Empathy

Expertise

Customer Focused

Passion

Integrity

Creativity

Community

Hard work

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