Istanbul I 6-8 October 2025
GRIF Advisory Board
The GRIF Advisory Board brings together innovators and creative thinkers who shape the future of hospitality investment. Insights and expertise shared by the stellar group drive GRIF in new directions, adding value to our dynamic community.
George Austin
Director of Strategic Operations, Europe, Trinity
Lynne Bellinger
Director of F&B Business Development EAME, Marriott International
Wayne Brown
Global VP of F&B Development, Ennismore
Nicolas Budzynski
Chief Executive Officer, LPM Restaurants & Bar
Henry Coutinho-Mason
Founder & Author, The Future Normal & Trend Driven Innovation
Kaya Demirer
President, TURYİD
Fay Economides
Executive Managing Director, M Management Company
Mark Elpichke
Director, Branded Hospitality & Property, Condé Nast
Simon Farrow
Global Business Performance Director, Tao Group Hospitality
Andre Gerschel
Section Chief, Culinary Investment Fund, Department of Culture & Tourism
Joey Ghazal
Founder & Owner, Fighter Brands
Michiel Gomes
Director Europe, Forsite Creative
Harry Goss
Partner, McWin Capital Partners
James Hacon
Managing Partner, Think Hospitality; Chairman, I am Doner
Grace Harding
CEO, Ocean Basket Holdings
Michael Ingemann
Chairman, Think Hospitality
Rizwan Kassim
CEO & Founder, Rikas Hospitality
Robin Kestek
Director New Business Development, Servotel
Jillian MacLean MBE
Founder & CEO, Drake & Morgan
Panchali Mahendra
CEO, Atelier House Hospitality
Chris Miller
Founder & CEO, White Rabbit Projects
Atish Rakholia
Vice President F&B and Entertainment, Apparel Group
Heleri Rande
Partner, Think Hospitality
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Robin Rowland OBE
Partner, Trispan LLP
Omar Saideh
Founder, Orange Hospitality
Tobias Schulz
Head of Restaurant & Partnership Development, Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Lauren Scott-Harris
Founder, EARNT
Faisal Shaker
Founder, Board Member & CEO, Modern Food Company (MFC) & Modern Elite Company
Food Sheikh
Natasha Sideris
Founder, Tashas Group
Georgina Woollams
Managing Director, Katch
How to get involved
Are you a restaurant operator or investor with a renowned brand or a portfolio of multiple brands?
Do not miss the chance to connect with fellow industry leaders in Edinburgh.
Register your interest now to apply for a complimentary guest pass for the invite-only, experiential GRIF briefing in Edinburgh.