Florence Graham-Dixon

Flo has worked in retail & hospitality strategy for a decade, with high profile clients including Burger King, Pret a Manger, Ottolenghi, Hawksmoor and Gail’s as well as private equity clients TriSpan, Bridgepoint and Graphite. Alongside her work for operators and investors, Flo has a deep understanding of property and place-making. She was personally involved in bringing to life Alserkal Avenue - now the primary contemporary arts district in Dubai and co-authored Destination Food - Klépierre's manifesto for creating F&B hubs across their diverse portfolio of 70 European malls. Flo brings a mix of gastronomic experience, creative flair and strategic rigour to her clients, anchored in hard skills in data analysis, research and commercial modelling. She is a trusted partner to many, often working with clients on multiple projects spanning many years. 

Alison Vickers

An experienced operator with sharp commercial acumen, Alison forged her path in hospitality from the ground up. Progressing through the vibrant landscapes of US and UK restaurants, she emerged as a key player on the original YO! Sushi board, driving the brand's expansion from 4 to 100 locations. She has gone on to support multiple brands’ expansion and franchising efforts, securing high profile tenders in travel hubs such as Heathrow and Copenhagen, and devising UK location strategies for brands such as Gusto and Tonkotsu. Alison acts as a trusted advisor to TriSpan, conducting due diligence on their recent acquisitions of Pho and Mowgli. Other recent projects include a five year growth plan for Ottolenghi and strategy workshops for multiple clients. Practical execution remains at the core of Alison's recommendations, a testament to her operational prowess.

Vida Tayebi

Vida has cultivated a career in concept development, international expansion and place-making across the Middle East and Europe. With a diverse portfolio, she has adapted F&B concepts to various markets, overseeing 30 launches, from grab & go to fine dining. Recent openings include the GCC roll-out of Ergon Deli in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, with Dubai and Bahrain in the pipeline. Prior to her F&B endeavours, Vida's background was in property, holding senior positions at Fitch Ratings and DTZ, and a Masters in Corporate Real Estate Finance and Strategy from Cass Business School. Merging her F&B and property expertise, Vida's recent work defining the F&B vision for GCI’s Latitude office development in Paris garnered Titan property awards in three categories. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, Farsi and currently learning Greek, Vida brings a fresh, global perspective.

Jonathan Doughty

With over 45 years' experience in the foodservice industry, Jonathan's career is as diverse as it is impressive. Having built up a client portfolio of brands such as Whitbread, Mars, and Marriott, Jonathan established his own consultancy, Coverpoint, In 1993. The company gained a reputation as a leading foodservice advisor, providing innovative solutions to over 250 of the world's top landlords and developers across 50 countries. After selling Coverpoint to JLL in 2014, Jonathan continued to offer high-level expertise until 2017, when he transitioned to become Global Head of Foodservice at ECE, one of Europe’s largest real estate funds. Currently, Jonathan acts as a consultant in ECE's Marketplaces business, focusing on special projects, alongside his roles as chairman of White Space Partners and Real Estate & Placemaking Advisory for Juniper Strategy. 

Holly Jackson

Holly is a seasoned strategist, whose solid commercial foundation was developed during her four-year tenure at Sainsbury's PLC. In her roles, including Head of Convenience and Strategy Manager, she oversaw ranging, merchandising, space and format strategy, managing the performance of 850 stores and a multibillion P&L, as well as spearheading the roll out of Uber Eats and Costa Coffee. Prior to Sainsbury’s, Holly honed her analytical skills at Pragma Consulting, working on retail, hospitality, and consumer sector projects in the UK and abroad. Her international experience was further enriched during her role as Global Procurement Lead at Diageo. Holly is also co-founder of an award-winning online wellness platform, demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit and digital expertise. Holly offers a comprehensive skill set in commercial strategy, operations, and digital, making her a valuable advisor for any business looking to grow.