Our advisory board team
Every year we are proud to be guided by a group of esteemed experts who bring invaluable insights, industry knowledge, and strategic counsel. Each member of our Advisory Board plays a vital role in helping us navigate challenges, innovate, and drive success. Explore below to learn more about the distinguished individuals who help us navigate emerging trends and challenges within the hospitality industry.
Our advisory board members
Amit Nayak
Vice President,
HAMA MEA
Andy Cuthbert
President,
Worldchefs
Hala Matar Choufany
President, Middle East, Africa & South Asia,
HVS
Elie Armaly
Senior Director of Business Development,
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)
Alison Grinnell
CEO,
RAK Hospitality Holding
Dr. Naim Maadad
CEO & Founder,
Gates Hospitality
Mark Kirby
President,
One&Only Resorts
Tea Ros
Founder & Managing Director,
Strategic Hotel Consulting
Yazan Al Khalidi
Chief Commercial Officer,
MERED
Saurabh Tiwari
Area Director Middle East & CIS,
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
Emma Banks
Vice President, F&B Strategy & Development, EMEA,
Hilton
Nicolas Bellaton
Head of Hospitality,
Emaar Hospitality Group
James Knight-Pacheco
Co-founder,
Group JKP
Giuliano Gasparini
Head of Hospitality Asset Management,
Wasl Hospitality
Eddy Tannous
Chief Operating Officer,
Rotana
Jan Hanak
Managing Director,
Radisson Hotel Group
Rosemary Read Larsen
Global Director Wellness,
Kerzner International
Oliviero Cassini
Chief Development Officer EMEA,
The Lux Collective
Priya Chellani
Associate Director - Hospitality and Culture,
Miral
Raha Hadjarpour
General Manager,
Tricon
Milos Zekovic
Senior Director of Operations Lifestyle Dining,
Sunset Hospitality Group
Gustavo De Hostos
Founder & Managing Partner,
Forsite Creative
