
Award-Winning 360° Hospitality Agency
Founded in 2002, TGP International delivers end-to-end solutions across F&B master planning, concept development, interior design, operations, marketing, franchising and more.
With 700+ projects in 15+ countries, we partner with our clients to bring bold ideas to life—creating world-class F&B brands, curating standout hospitality experiences and activating communities around the world.

Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
We're proud to be recognised for the third year running on the Sunday Times' list of Best Places to Work.
At the heart of our business is a talented and diverse team that reflects our commitment to hospitality.
OUR TEAM
The excellence we offer is only possible thanks to our incredible team
KEY PEOPLE - SENIOR TEAM

Operational and Commercial Expert
Years Experience
36+ 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
16+ 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

Advisory Services, Brand & Concept Development, Interior & Graphic Design
Years Experience
16+ 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
31+ 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
15+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
IHG, Four Seasons, Expo 2020 Dubai, Alain Ducasse, Kempinski
Stephanie Abou Jaoude
Chief of Staff

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Process Optimization, Financial Strategy Alignment, Compliance & Governance.
Years Experience
32+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Novotel, Sofitel, Raffles, Al Ali Property Investment.
Dilsat Oney
Chief Financial Officer

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
Head of Operations
KEY PEOPLE - ADVISORY & CONCEPT TEAM

Brand & Concept Development, Project Management, AdvisoryServices, Art & Design
Years Experience
5+ 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
Brand Development Director

Strategy Consultancy, Project Management, Market Research
Years Experience
9+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
King Salman Park, Expo 2027, Roshn, Qiddiya, Ministry of Culture, SEVEN, Ritz Carlton, COP 28, Cenomi, Neom, Oxagon, Bait al Safwa
Sean Paul
Strategy & Masterplanning Director

Brand & Concept Development, F&B Strategy, Operations and Hotels
Years Experience
9+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Hilton, DoubleTree, Canopy, Curio, Marriott, Autograph Collection, Indigo, IHG, LuminAir Amsterdam, Brightsmith Birmingham, ArtYard London, Nebo Croatia, OXBO Heathrow T4 and Reading
Yasmijn Baas
Brand Development Consultant

Project Management
Years Experience
3+ 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
Project Manager

Market Research, Site Analysis, Concept Development
Years Experience
7+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Mandarin Oriental, Six Senses, So Sofitel
Lola Marseguerra
Brand Development and Advisory Consultant

Brand & Concept Development, Market Research, Trade Marketing, Visual Merchandising
Years Experience
2+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Le Labo Fragrances, Parfums Christian Dior, Coty, Tartinery New York
Chiara Rivero
Brand Development Executive

Brand & Concept development, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Trend Forecasting, Retail growth.
Years Experience
1+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Al Mamlaka Social Dining, Bosideng, Diplomat Sweets, Accor, Autograph Collection, Marriott
Maria Del Mar Alvarado
Brand Development Intern
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, 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

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, Architecture, Visual Communication, Planning & Detailed Design, Brand Activation
Years Experience
9+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
The Cove at Oasis Golf & AquaResort, Dunkin Donuts, Saffron atRegent Plaza, Brasserie at HotelExcelsior, Chop Chop Wok
Anum Khattak
Senior Interior Designer
KEY PEOPLE - INTERIOR & GRAPHIC DESIGN TEAM

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

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

Interior Design, Retail design, Visual Merchandising
Years Experience
2+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Faberge, Tiffany and Co, Liberty, Jigsaw, Harrods, Dubai Mall, Galleria Mall Houston, Baselworld watches, and jewellery show and private High-end residential projects
Francesca Crane
Interior Designer

Branding, Motion Graphics, Packaging Design, Illustration, Typography
Years Experience
4+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
30 north, Spinoff Special Coffee, Meyahh, Mizo drinks
Mohamed Arabi
Graphic Designer

Interior Design, Project Management, Technical Detailing, Site Supervision
Years Experience
10+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Doha Metro Gold line, Tamara Restaurant, Waldorf Astoria Kuwait, VVIP Spa Qatar, Al Rayan Bank Qatar
Mayan Fattouh
Technical Designer
KEY PEOPLE - RESEARCH & MARKETING TEAM

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

Copywriting, Content Strategy, SEO
Years Experience
8+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Chevrolet, Hyundai, IG, Amazon Payment Services, Hamad International Airport, Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters
Jim Kersey
Marketing & Communications Director

Marketing strategy, Wine and Spirits, Events, Hospitality, Brand Strategy, Sales
Years Experience
6+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Laurent-Perrier, The Macallan, Pol Roger, Tequila Komos, House of Suntory, Freixenet Copestick, Chateau Marjosse and Bolney Wine Estate, The Lanesborough, 67 Pall Mall, Temper and Trivet
Gala Sofranac
Senior Marketing Manager

Digital Strategy, Social Media Management, Influencer Management, Content Creation, Brand Development
Years Experience
3+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Pandora, LC, Café Bateel, Bateel Bakery, Al Huzaifa, Leem, Aura Living, Al Huzaifa, Houna Initiative
Jihane Essabiq
Digital Marketing Manager

Copywriting, Content Creation & Strategy, Branding, Creative Direction
Years Experience
10+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Warner Bros. Pictures Middle East, Emaar Hospitality Group, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Al Tayer Motors, Philips, Abbott
Shaikh Mohiddin
Content Manager
KEY PEOPLE - RESEARCH & MARKETING TEAM

Brand Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Beauty & Fashion, Social Media
Years Experience
5+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Aspects Beauty, Coty, Harrods, Versace, La Perla Beauty, Eight & Bob, ThoO, Jeroboam
Tamara Ainsworth
Social Media Executive

Marketing, Social Media, SocialTrends
Years Experience
2+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Floozie Cookies, Lena Lu
Jess Jones
Marketing Coordinator

Market Research, Content Development, Target Audience Segmentation
Years Experience
2+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Palazzo Versace Dubai, Ithra, Al Mamlaka
Riddhi Shukla
Marketing Assistant

Digital Marketing
Years Experience
2+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
El Ta’Koy and Pivot Bar & Bistro
Ruby Wand
Marketing Coordinator

Marketing & Events
Years Experience
13+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Ayala Land Inc., Avida Land Corp, Makati Development Corporation, McDonalds Philippines, AIA Vitality, Ortigas Land among others
Geovani Macasaet
Marketing Assistant

Digital Marketing, Content Creation
Years Experience
1+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Lena Lu, Floozie Cookies
Celeste Santana
Marketing Coordinator
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

HR Management, Personnel Management, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Time Management, Multitasking, Hospitality, Administration
Years Experience
15+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Siraj Restaurant and Café, The H Concept and Events, Military Academy, Country Lodge Club & Resort
Aline Bou Younes
Office Manager

Tenders, Pre-qualification, Estimations, Civil Engineering, Facility Management, building restoration, Fit out, AutoCAD, Revit, Primavera
Years Experience
10+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Various Residential and commercial for Nakheel, Al Wasl , Freehold
Nancy Henen
Bid Executive

Administration, Operations, Human Resources, Government Relations
Years Experience
9+ 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

Legal research, contract management, corporate governance, civil, labor, and commercial law, intellectual property law
Years Experience
2+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Worked with leading organizations supporting corporate and intellectual property matters, compliance, and legal cases
Lara Sadek
Legal & Governance Manager

Extensive experience in Managing, Streamlining, Centralizing, and Digitalizing overall IT needs. Strong experience in ERP and other system implementations. MDM and Intune configurations to achieve 100 % Compliance and Secured IT. Immense experience in renovating IT Infrastructure and Backup solutions.
Years Experience
19+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Capgemini, Tata Consulting Service, Microsoft, ParamInfo, ALAli Property Investment
Swapna Adla
IT Operations Manager
KEY PEOPLE - OPERATIONAL AND ASSET MANAGEMENT TEAM

Advisory & Operations
Years Experience
21+ Year 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

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

Leadership, pre-opening, decision making, organizational, market analysis, technical proficiency, data processing, budget management, continuous improvement
Years Experience
20+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Le Relais De L'Entrecote (Doha), Ajman Saray (Ajman), Reem Al Bawadi (Dubai), IKEA (Dubai), Mighty Quinn's (Dubai), Turf Cafe (AUH), SLAB (Dubai), Cups & Mills (AUH), Black Spoon (Riyadh), SARD - Ministry of Culture (Jeddah), Starbucks - Nestle (KSA), Via Riyadh
Charbel Saad
Operations Manager

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

Event planning & management
Years Experience
1+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Wedding & corporate event planning and management
Mah Rukh Yousuf
Marketing & Events Assistant
KEY PEOPLE - OPERATIONAL AND ASSET MANAGEMENT TEAM

Operational Management & Advisory
Years Experience
20+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Carluccios, Strada, ASK restaurants, Zizzi Restaurants, PXB Lifestyle, Reform Social &Grill, Alkebulan, Floozie Cookies, COP28, Gates Hospitality
James Dawkins
Operations Director

Culinary Operations, Menu and Food Concept Development, Kitchen Design, Large Scale and Stadium Event Operations
Years Experience
20+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
COP28, The Sportsman’s Arms, FIFA Club World Cup 2017,2018, Mubadala World Tennis Championship, Overjar, Khayal
Ivan Sabol
Culinary Director

Hospitality and Events Management
Years Experience
12+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Emirates Airline, Abu Dhabi Formula 1, HSBC Rugby 7's, Dubai World Tennis Championship, Marriott and Ritz Carlton Rewards, Dubai Lynx, ADNOC, Elizabeth Arden, Chanel , Pacha Group, Safe House Management : BBC Radio 1 Weekend & Carl Cox at Space Ibiza, Stereosonic music festival, Laneway music festival.
Aalana Charmer
Events Manager

Luxury Hospitality, Food and Beverage Operations and Standards
Years Experience
8+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, The Ritz Carlton Hotels & Resorts, The Walt Disney Company, Clinique La Prairie
Samantha Toscano
Operations Strategy & Standards Executive
KEY PEOPLE - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

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 Director Central Europe

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 Hamed
Business Development & Franchise Manager

Commercial Expert
Years Experience
11+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Successful development of the US East Coast, Far East, Europe & KSA Markets in the Food Industry
Konstantinos Manginis
Business Development Manager

Franchise-Business Development- Catering & Events -Concerts - Operations
Years Experience
27+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Live nation Middle East, Majid al Futtaim Entertainment-Vox Cinemas, Atlas Hospitality UAE, Intercat Hospitality, Fine food Trading, Marriott Hotels
Michel Saab
Country Director
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

Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Tax and Zakat
Years Experience
17+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Wafir International Group, F&B Industry, Nahaz Group, Investment Riyadh Vision Company
Fahad Noman
Finance Manager

Teamwork-Time Management Creativity-Organization- Self Motivation-Decision Making-Willingness to Learn - Problem Thinking.
Years Experience
8+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Al Kashim Company for Contracting as a Junior Accountant from 2015 to 2018. Riyadh Vision For Trading (F&B) from as a mid-Senior Accountant 2018 until 2020. Commercial Projects Spectrums Company F&B as a senior Accountant from 2020 until 2023.
Shahen Khorshid
Senior 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 Thadathil
Accounts Assistant

Financial management and year end reporting
Years Experience
8+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Worked in practice and gained experience in management and year end reporting, consolidation reporting, VAT, corporation tax and cloud accounting software
Ellen Eaton
Financial Accountant

Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Credit Controller
Years Experience
18+ Years Experience
Previous Projects
Rocco Forte Hotels, Formula 1 Abu Dhabi at Royal Catering Services, Oregano Leads, ISP
Christine Adly
Credit Controller
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