Our People
Talent, Knowledge, Diversity and Growth.
Many organisations say it, but we truly are a people business.
Our customers, team and partners are integral to our success and our leadership team drives our shared ethos of respect, fairness and trust.
We’re committed to the continual development of our people; offering opportunities and incentives. This enables us to retain our talent and foster a strong team ethic.
Many of our team members have worked their way through the business and therefore fully understand our values and vision.
“We are a true people business, true to our values from inception. We work with and nurture like-minded people that share our values, which is why our teams & partners feel part of our family.”
Neil Taylor, Chief Operating Officer
Our Team
Abida is at the hub of all creative goings-on. She is the brains behind all the social media marketing.
Abida is also interested in mountain hiking, graphic designing and exploring more about the cosmos.
Abida Abbas
Group Digital Marketing Co-ordinator
Kamila has been in tune with the hospitality business for over 14 years and runs the show effortlessly. Her managerial skills have helped her build a dream team.
Kamila is a humanitarian and in her free time, she enjoys reading books, going to the gym, and swimming.
Kamila Borkowska
General Manager
Alex is a seasoned hospitality professional, in the luxury segment, across two continents, bringing a unique combination of operational and brand expertise.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, and travelling. He is also an avid skydiver and martial artist practitioner.
Alex Dallocchio
General Manager
Will leads the team at Holiday Inn Express St Albans to deliver an award-winning customer experience and has a keen focus on the local community.
In his free time, he loves to travel and enjoys photography.
Will Glenn
General Manager
Sameer has 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
He is a technophile at heart but in contrast to that he enjoys travelling and exploring nature in his free time.
Sameer Kassam
General Manager
Responsible for oversight of the Group’s International Hotel portfolio & development projects.
Al-karim is currently serving in a voluntary capacity as Chairman of His Highness the Aga Khan’s Youth & Sports Board whose mandate is to improve the wellbeing of the Community’s youth across the UK & Europe.
Al-karim Nathoo
Managing Director
Elisha graduated from the Architectural Association in London. She works closely with our project consultant teams and oversees architecture and design.
She is also passionate about positive youth development and spends a lot of time working voluntarily with various youth‑oriented organisations.
Elisha Nathoo
Design Manager
Oliver is a creative and engaged leader, focusing on, and developing the hotel’s commercial strategies and creating memorable guest experiences with a “every moment matters” approach.
Coming from a musical family background, he enjoys playing the guitar and listening to music.
Oliver O’Neil
General Manager
As the opening General Manager of the first Canopy Hotel in the UK, Beatriz’s main focus is overseeing the completion of the hotel. This also includes building the team and culture and setting up the commercial strategy as well as introducing the Canopy brand to the UK market.
During her free time, Beatriz enjoys outdoor activities, running, and travelling.
Beatriz Orta
General Manager
Deepak spearheads finance. He is enthusiastic about driving the business forward to new levels and is keen on financial analysis. Deepak brings in a wealth of experience and has been with the company since 2007.
In his free time, he likes to do social work and is passionate about the betterment of the society he lives in.
Deepak Patel
Group Financial Controller
Shelina has a BA from Copenhagen Business School, she brings over 20 years of business management experience to the group and oversees our offices and retail properties portfolio, as well as our commercial activities.
Shelina is multilingual, fluent in Portuguese, Danish, English, Spanish, Gujarati, and Hindi.
Shelina Samnani
Commercial Manager
Javed is an accomplished and goal-driven general manager offering more than 12 years of extensive experience in hospitality. He has managed to inspire many with his productive working relationships with his team and the guests.
Javed is keen on self-development and enjoys watching movies in his free time.
Javed Shaikh
General Manager
Neil has vast experience in opening & operating hotels across various brands including IHG, Marriott, Hilton, Wyndham, Accor & Best Western. His core competencies are within strategy, development & implementation, innovative branding, strategic marketing, sales & project development.
In his free time, he enjoys DIY and reading.
Neil Taylor
Chief Operating Officer
Idy is our support anchor and champions our team culture and charitable initiatives.
A creative at heart, she volunteers with a youth choir and sings with bands in her spare time.
Idy Udo
Executive Assistant
Rob is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. He assists the group with high-level accounting, taxation, and banking advice.
Rob’s interests these days are mainly taxi service to trainings and matches for his football-obsessed sons.
Rob Way
Financial Advisor
Justin is the board’s representative for all new developments and existing properties within the Group’s Portfolio. He monitors new buildings from inception through to completion, overseeing design and consultants.
Justin’s interests are restoring classic cars, attending international car rallies, and travelling.
Justin White
Estates Manager
Asad focuses on creating, implementing, and developing the operational and revenue strategy.
In his free time, he enjoys reading books and focuses on his personal development.
Asad Zaheerudin
General Manager