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THE TEAM
London Rock Partners is a synergy. A network of experts who are renowned individually in their respective fields but work together to bring over a century of global experience to your business. We are here to turn your hotel performance goals into improved and measured outcomes.
LONDON ROCK PARTNERS
NAVEED KHAN
Chief Operating Officer
Responsible for delivering operational excellence across hotel leadership teams, Naveed has established a reputation for himself with his work throughout the UK, Europe, the Americas and Africa.
His background spanning in-house and hotel management roles across branded, independent, limited, full service and resort properties has given him the innate understanding of the complexities of the hotel revenue systems make him a key player in the hospitality landscape.
Former company representation includes Kew Green Hotels Ltd and the Eclipse Hotels Group and most recently he was a senior member of the Michels & Taylor Ltd. where he spent more than five years providing invaluable management support for a large portfolio of hotels.
Responsible for delivering operational excellence across hotel leadership teams, Naveed has established a reputation for himself with his work throughout the UK, Europe, the Americas and Africa.
His background spanning in-house and hotel management roles across branded, independent, limited, full service and resort properties has given him the innate understanding of the complexities of the hotel revenue systems make him a key player in the hospitality landscape.
Former company representation includes Kew Green Hotels Ltd and the Eclipse Hotels Group and most recently he was a senior member of the Michels & Taylor Ltd. where he spent more than five years providing invaluable management support for a large portfolio of hotels.
CLARE ANNA
Chief Commercial Officer
Renowned for her business acumen and her ability to drive high performing commercial teams, Clare has garnered a track record in developing very efficient sales, marketing, PR and revenue management initiatives.
With vast experience in both in-house and hotel management roles, Clare was the Regional Director of Sales for De Vere Venues before moving into a group role as the Group Director of Agency Sales for Principal Hotel Company.
Most recently she was the Commercial Director for Michels & Taylor, responsible for driving top line revenue performance via the commercial triangle of sales, marketing and revenue. Her success has earned her the reputation for consistently transforming the results of underperforming hotels.
Renowned for her business acumen and her ability to drive high performing commercial teams, Clare has garnered a track record in developing very efficient sales, marketing, PR and revenue management initiatives.
With vast experience in both in-house and hotel management roles, Clare was the Regional Director of Sales for De Vere Venues before moving into a group role as the Group Director of Agency Sales for Principal Hotel Company.
Most recently she was the Commercial Director for Michels & Taylor, responsible for driving top line revenue performance via the commercial triangle of sales, marketing and revenue. Her success has earned her the reputation for consistently transforming the results of underperforming hotels.
MICHAEL COLLIER
Management Accountant
Ambitious, forward thinking and hotel savvy, Michael Collier is a Management Accountant responsible for overseeing London Rock Partner’s accounts and client financial advisory.
A background in wealth management and hospitality, representing a large luxury hotel estate, Michael most recently oversaw the running and reporting of the Cennara Global Advisors LLP investment portfolio.
He joins our network of hospitality experts in a full-time capacity, supporting the successful growth of London Rock Partners’ expansion, and advising its client portfolio across all financial matters.
Ambitious, forward thinking and hotel savvy, Michael Collier is a Management Accountant responsible for overseeing London Rock Partner’s accounts and client financial advisory.
A background in wealth management and hospitality, representing a large luxury hotel estate, Michael most recently oversaw the running and reporting of the Cennara Global Advisors LLP investment portfolio.
He joins our network of hospitality experts in a full-time capacity, supporting the successful growth of London Rock Partners’ expansion, and advising its client portfolio across all financial matters.
HOWARD EGGLESTON
Restaurant & Bars Advisor
Bringing some of the UK’s best F&B expertise to the table is Howard Eggleston, London Rock Partners Restaurants & Bars Advisor.
Howard has owned and operated an impressive portfolio of hospitality venues over a vocation spanning three decades and today is the owner and director of the RHPD Group. The hospitality division of the RHPD Group features the award-winning Tomahawk Steakhouse, RIO Brazilian Steakhouse and Pollo-to-Go takeaway and restaurants across the country.
A multi-concept, multi-site operator, Howard’s unparalleled process for sourcing, developing and opening venues is to a standard that the industry aspires, with high effectivity projects taking shape in an impeccably streamlined manner.
He joins London Rock Partners an advisor and collaborator across several projects. His F&B industry leading expertise is in perfect synergy with the hotel capabilities across the London Rock Partner network and will continue to support the ongoing expansion of our client portfolio.
Bringing some of the UK’s best F&B expertise to the table is Howard Eggleston, London Rock Partners Restaurants & Bars Advisor.
Howard has owned and operated an impressive portfolio of hospitality venues over a vocation spanning three decades and today is the owner and director of the RHPD Group. The hospitality division of the RHPD Group features the award-winning Tomahawk Steakhouse, RIO Brazilian Steakhouse and Pollo-to-Go takeaway and restaurants across the country.
A multi-concept, multi-site operator, Howard’s unparalleled process for sourcing, developing and opening venues is to a standard that the industry aspires, with high effectivity projects taking shape in an impeccably streamlined manner.
He joins London Rock Partners an advisor and collaborator across several projects. His F&B industry leading expertise is in perfect synergy with the hotel capabilities across the London Rock Partner network and will continue to support the ongoing expansion of our client portfolio.
MIRDO BUDIACI
Operational Effectiveness
Starting his passion for Hospitality as Flight attendant, Mirdo moved from the sky to the sea working for the worlds largest cruise lines, Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruise lines.
With his experience he has helped independent and branded hotels around the UK working for Luxury Family Hotels at Thornbury Castle, Hilton and most recently Managing Lea Marston hotel and spa.
Mirdo is assisting Hotels with operational effectiveness, driving incremental revenue, staff training, recruitment and health and safety
Starting his passion for Hospitality as Flight attendant, Mirdo moved from the sky to the sea working for the worlds largest cruise lines, Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruise lines.
With his experience he has helped independent and branded hotels around the UK working for Luxury Family Hotels at Thornbury Castle, Hilton and most recently Managing Lea Marston hotel and spa.
Mirdo is assisting Hotels with operational effectiveness, driving incremental revenue, staff training, recruitment and health and safety
TASNEEM BUITENDIJK
Director of Operations
A highly experienced professional with more than 22 years hospitality experience, Tasneem has proven to deliver operational excellence at every turn throughout a very varied career within the industry.
Most recently she was the Director of Operations for the 4C Hotel Group – leading the operations of 11 properties across the UK and Africa and prior to this she excelled in roles as a General Manager, F&B team leadership, project management and support and many more.
A highly experienced professional with more than 22 years hospitality experience, Tasneem has proven to deliver operational excellence at every turn throughout a very varied career within the industry.
Most recently she was the Director of Operations for the 4C Hotel Group – leading the operations of 11 properties across the UK and Africa and prior to this she excelled in roles as a General Manager, F&B team leadership, project management and support and many more.
KATIE KING
Hospitality Marketing Consultant
The marketing arm of London Rock Partners is spearheaded by Katie King - a renowned hotel marketeer who has represented some of the world's most iconic hotels and event venues.
From the global launch of the Queen Elizabeth 2 to PR representation for the Burj Al Arab - Katie has launched, revived and helped countless hotels thrive with her high spec, budget savvy marketing tactics and strategies. She is called upon by national travel journalists to provide industry insight and was the runner up of the Hotelier Middle East Awards in 2019.
Katie specialises in defining the hotel's voice, its unique positioning and its core markets - enabling her to quickly and effectively
activate an action plan that essentially puts the property firmly on the map.
The marketing arm of London Rock Partners is spearheaded by Katie King - a renowned hotel marketeer who has represented some of the world's most iconic hotels and event venues.
From the global launch of the Queen Elizabeth 2 to PR representation for the Burj Al Arab - Katie has launched, revived and helped countless hotels thrive with her high spec, budget savvy marketing tactics and strategies. She is called upon by national travel journalists to provide industry insight and was the runner up of the Hotelier Middle East Awards in 2019.
Katie specialises in defining the hotel's voice, its unique positioning and its core markets - enabling her to quickly and effectively
activate an action plan that essentially puts the property firmly on the map.
ALEXANDRA WHITMORE
Sales Director
With a glamorous list of hotel projects behind her, Alexandra has wide varying experience within the commercial hospitality industry.
Having represented several hotel and event brands, including De Vere, Champneys Health Resorts and Countrywide Hotels Group, Alexandra is well versed in the dynamics of sales and offers a highly adaptable approach to her work.
With a glamorous list of hotel projects behind her, Alexandra has wide varying experience within the commercial hospitality industry.
Having represented several hotel and event brands, including De Vere, Champneys Health Resorts and Countrywide Hotels Group, Alexandra is well versed in the dynamics of sales and offers a highly adaptable approach to her work.
MARK SHEA
Property Advisor
With over 25 years’ experience providing cost and project management support to clients in the hospitality sector, Mark has worked with major brands and operators including Jumeirah, Fairmont Raffles, Intercontinental and Accor amongst others across the UK, Europe and Middle East regions.
Prior to this Mark led the hospitality sector for the UK, Europe & Middle East for two major consultancies. Mark has been recently engaged by Allied London to provide cost management services for the conversion and refurbishment of the existing Old Granada Studios in Manchester. This conversion will provide a 176 key Mollies Hotel & Diner together with a Soho House private members club.
With over 25 years’ experience providing cost and project management support to clients in the hospitality sector, Mark has worked with major brands and operators including Jumeirah, Fairmont Raffles, Intercontinental and Accor amongst others across the UK, Europe and Middle East regions.
Prior to this Mark led the hospitality sector for the UK, Europe & Middle East for two major consultancies. Mark has been recently engaged by Allied London to provide cost management services for the conversion and refurbishment of the existing Old Granada Studios in Manchester. This conversion will provide a 176 key Mollies Hotel & Diner together with a Soho House private members club.
Sophie Kent
Director of Talent & Training
Sophie is a CIPD qualified HR Manager with over 30 years’ experience within the Hospitality sector.
Her track record in developing outstanding teams that have been handpicked to help achieve the organisation’s objectives combined with her natural people skills and vast industry experience in has earnt her a reputation for being one of the best in the business.
She commands an innate understanding of the hospitality sector and is highly experienced in recruitment and onboarding, policy review, organisation restructuring, employee relations, employee engagement, training, and hospitality systems.
Sophie brings a renewed and diverse approach to hospitality talent management in a post-pandemic era and will provide invaluable support to London Rock Partner’s clients as they navigate the new landscape.
Sophie is a CIPD qualified HR Manager with over 30 years’ experience within the Hospitality sector.
Her track record in developing outstanding teams that have been handpicked to help achieve the organisation’s objectives combined with her natural people skills and vast industry experience in has earnt her a reputation for being one of the best in the business.
She commands an innate understanding of the hospitality sector and is highly experienced in recruitment and onboarding, policy review, organisation restructuring, employee relations, employee engagement, training, and hospitality systems.
Sophie brings a renewed and diverse approach to hospitality talent management in a post-pandemic era and will provide invaluable support to London Rock Partner’s clients as they navigate the new landscape.
Hamza Nabi
Operational Effectiveness
With a reputable history running the operations of independent hotels and a number within the Hilton and IHG group throughout London and the UK, Hamza’s most notable contribution to the hotel industry was his tenacity during the global pandemic. The support that he offered hotels was invaluable.
Hamza has been key to driving staff retention and employee engagement within the London Rock Partners portfolio of clients - ensuring that we balance talent retention with new and innovative appointments. Hamza is also responsible for driving tech related solutions into daily hotel operations to drive maximum operational efficiency across all departments.
With a reputable history running the operations of independent hotels and a number within the Hilton and IHG group throughout London and the UK, Hamza’s most notable contribution to the hotel industry was his tenacity during the global pandemic. The support that he offered hotels was invaluable.
Hamza has been key to driving staff retention and employee engagement within the London Rock Partners portfolio of clients - ensuring that we balance talent retention with new and innovative appointments. Hamza is also responsible for driving tech related solutions into daily hotel operations to drive maximum operational efficiency across all departments.
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