James has over 25 years experience in senior management roles in the consumer electronics sectors for high profile brands such as Samsung, Philips, Marantz, D&M & JVC. Working across mainland Europe, based in the UK & Holland, with spells in the USA, Japan and South Korea.

A specialist in the service arena with well-developed strategic views to create strong market presence and manage change via clear communication skills. Launched successful marketing campaigns into different channels,retail, direct to consumer and face to face.

James created the professionally recognised engineer and technician education programs for the UK & International markets, with specific skills in providing clear feedback to improve business performance quality and drive future developments.

Martin has over 30 years' experience of leading multi-site operations teams, asset management and marketing at board level with blue chip organisations including Whitbread, Tesco, Pizza Hut, Compass, M&S Simply Food, Nakeel and Jumeirah Hotels. He has extensive knowledge of working in the UK, the Middle East and Asia, managing both company owned and franchise brands.

He is a business solutions specialist with a passion for operations excellence, customer loyalty and training. His expertise includes operational and concept design, implementation, franchise development, cultural change and turnaround strategies.

His experience extends to managing multi-disciplined teams whose corporate responsibilities have included internal and external communications, security and fraud management, space planning and merchandising.

A highly experienced hospitality and real estate consultant, based in Dubai since 1995, Guy has advised on some 400 projects throughout the Middle East, as well as in the sub-continent and a number of African countries.

A founding partner of three of the Middle East's leading hospitality consulting firms, he specialises in market and financial feasibility studies, highest and best use' studies, operator selection, operational reviews.

Guy has a successful track record of strategic thinking for major hotel chains, tourism authorities and property developers. He is a columnist for Hotelier Middle East magazine and a regular speaker at professional conferences.

Steve has extensive banking experience working with HSBC for over 22 years in various roles in London, Jersey and the Middle East as well as a General Manager with Abbey National. His experience extends to researching, selecting and raising assets from retail, high net worth and institutional investors in the Middle East and Europe.

He has developed expertise in customer life cycle management and relationship building as well as being the founding partner of a successful financial services company.

Steve's financial skills extend to bespoke investment search and selection services and finding solutions for customer facing sales teams in a wide range of banking services.