Learn About The Team at TGP And Our Expertise

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.

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
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

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

Group Marketing Director

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

Brand Development Director

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

Managing Partner

KEY PEOPLE - CONCEPT & MARKETING TEAM

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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, Waldorf Astoria

Madeline McLeary

Brand Development Manager

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
Marketing, Sales & Events

Years Experience
12+ Years Experience

Previous Projects
Emirates Airlines, RAK TDA, al alali FMCG, Various FMCG and F&B Brands, Richard Mille ME, Bentley ME, Verious brands through Marketing Agencies, Expo 2020 Dubai Marketing

Rose Qassab

Digital Marketing Manager

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

Marketing Manager

Specialist Skill
Digital Marketing, Social Media

Years Experience
2+ Years Experience

Previous Projects
ViewPoints, ScotRail, KOOZMETIK

Jenny Hoang

Marketing Assistant

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

KEY PEOPLE - OPERATIONAL & ASSET MANAGEMENT TEAM

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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
Administration, Writing, Editing

Years Experience
2+ Years Experience

Previous Projects
El Ta’koy, Lilly’s Café, Pivot, Gentleman Baristas, James Street Collective, Matthew Kenney Cuisine, Expo 2020 Dubai

Rosa Gamble

Admin and Legal Coordinator

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

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

KEY PEOPLE - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

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), SBM Group (Monte Carlo Beach Club), Papermoon Restaurants

Kerim Basaran

Regional Manager Benelux

Specialist Skill
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

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

Clair Richmond

Design Director

Specialist Skill
Visual Communication, Space Planning, FF&E, Detail Design, Site Works Coordination

Years Experience
11+ Years Experience

Previous Projects
The Gentlemen Baristas, Harrods, Long Chim, The Lebanese Bakery, Floozie Cookies, Nakheel Mall, 3 Henrietta, Dominique Ansel, Khayal Serafi, Humbledough, Pret, Virgin Holidays, Wearesocial

Luca Magna

Interior Designer

Specialist Skill
Visual Communication, Space Planning, FF&E, Detail Design

Years Experience
8+ Years Experience

Previous Projects
Fuller Smith & Turner, River Cottage Canteen, Bath Ales, Hilton Curio, Disney Cruise Lines, Mitchell & Butlers, Depachika AKA, Nakheel Mall, Adesse by Matthew Kenny, Floozie Cookies

Charlotte Garnett

Interior Designer

Specialist Skill
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

Specialist Skill
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

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

Interior Designer

Specialist Skill
Branding Development, Illustration, Typography & Editorial Design

Years Experience
7+ Years Experience

Previous Projects
Caravan Coffee Roasters, Fullers Brewery, Salt Yard Group, Urban Pubs and Bars, Ibis Hotels

Simon Beeson

Graphic Designer

Specialist Skill
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 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.

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.

20 years of excellence

One clear vision

Our Team

KEY PEOPLE - SENIOR TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - CONCEPT & MARKETING TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - CONCEPT & DEVELOPMENT TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - OPERATIONAL & ASSET MANAGEMENT TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - INTERIOR & GRAPHIC DESIGN TEAM

KEY PEOPLE - INTERIOR & GRAPHIC DESIGN TEAM

What we believe in

People

Empathy

Expertise

Passion

Integrity

Creativity

Community

Hard work

Who we've worked with

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