Alan Philips, Morgans Hotel Group
“…programming is really ideas. How can you take a space and utilise your creative capital to make it exciting to your guests.” Alan Philips, CMO Morgans Hotel Group Alan Philips is the Chief Marketing Officer for Morgans Hotel Group, where he...
Carol Kolozs, Rosas & Xocolate
“This is a human business that requires certain dynamics and attention to detail..” Carol Kolozs Carol Kolozs has lived life to the fullest, venturing across foreign lands as a soldier, shoemaker, and entrepreneur. Born to a Romanian mother and Czech...
Fab 5 Freddy
“In those days doors were closed and I needed to get in; we were coming in through the skylight, tunnel in and blowing holes in walls, all metaphorically speaking of course.” Fab 5 Freddy Born to jazz-loving parents in Brooklyn N.Y., Fab’s introduction to...
Vivek Singh, The Cinnamon Club
“Whether its accepted or not, all brands and the feeling they evoke involve people.” Vivek Singh, Executive Chef & CEO After graduating from, Vivek joined the Oberoi Hotel Group as a specialist in Indian cuisine. He moved on to the Grand Hotel in...
Emily Johnston, Fashion Foie Gras
“I’m incredibly impressed with Stella Jean and what she has done for African prints in fashion.” Emily Johnston Emily Johnston is the editor of Fashion Foie Gras and has contributed to a number of publications beyond FFG including Cosmopolitan, The...
Fernando Santangelo, Fernando Santangelo
“I’m inspired by anything that shows the mark of time.” Fernando Santangelo Mr. Santangelo moved to New York City in 1982, and continued his art studies. He also began work for restaurateur and night-life impresario, Eric Goode. Through the eighties, Mr....
Nur Khan, Electric Hospitality
“I had bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, etc., all coming out with their first albums play my room.” Nur Khan, Electric Hospitality Nur Khan is renowned as one of the preeminent figures of New York City’s nightlife scene....
Roberto Pajares, Ampersand Hotel
“I think that the value proposition aspect for hotels is huge. I feel people are looking at taking out all the stuff you don’t need and focusing on the things you do need, or want.” Roberto Pajares, Ampersand Hotel Robert is the General Manager of...
Dominic Gorham, The Thief
“Mohammad Ali inspires me, he told me he was the greatest, and I believed every single word.” Dominic Gorham, The Thief Dominic has lived in London, Paris and Oslo. He is Guest Relations Manager at The Thief hotel in Oslo and also owns Doninic Gorham...
Ray Kelvin CBE, Ted Baker
“…each Ted store is tailored to reflect both his own style and immediate surroundings.” Ray Kelvin CBE, founder & CEO Ted Baker Born in London, Professor Ray Kelvin CBE is the founder and CEO of Ted Baker. Coming from a long line of family...
Jamie Ferguson, Drake’s London
“I love seeing different brands come to together and produce something that actually works.” Jamie Ferguson, Drake’s London Jamie is the Online Editor for Drake’s London. Founded in 1977 by Michael Drake, the original Drake’s collection...
Marco Cilia, Hotel Americano NYC
“Bringing culture to a brand is an important task but also a difficult one. It needs to fit with the brand and feel organic.” Marco Cilia Marco is currently General Manager of Hotel Americano in NYC & VP of Operations for Grupo Habita in North America....
Stephan Wembacher, Côte&Ciel
“People make brands, I’d like to inject free non-conformist thinking…” Stephen Wembacher, Côte&Ciel In 1995 aged 19, after spending one year in the military, Stephan took his first steps into the world of creative design, by founding his...
Eric Ziegenhagen, The Langham Chicago
“No single day ever delivers the definitive performance—each day is its own.” Eric Ziegenhagen Eric Ziegenhagen is the Social Media Manager for The Langham, Chicago (opened in 2013) and Langham Place Fifth Avenue. He previously managed social media for...
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