London-based Elton Mouna, 63, is the former Marketing Director at Fuller’s and former MD of the London pub company Remarkable Pubs.

These days, he’s a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming coaching middle managers in the hospitality sector.

Elton describes his life as 25% coaching 25% giving back and helping others 25% learning (he is currently enrolled on Rory Sutherland’s Masters course) and 25% doing ‘whatever the heck I like’. 

He is currently creating a movement to reduce bullying and the misuse of power in the hospitality sector. 

He is married to Sheila who features every Sunday in ‘the never popular’ (his words not mine) TMM exclusive ‘Where did I have Sunday Brunch with my Lovely Mrs?’

Dan Brookman is the CEO of Toggle and Airship, SaaS platforms that enable over 800 hospitality brands across 10,000 locations to drive pre-visit revenue through the sale of gift cards and experiences and through the use of data to understand frequency and recency of visit to deliver loyalty and marketing automations.

Dan is an ex-hospitality operator and a hospitality marketer with over 30 years of experience.

Airship & Toggle have grown by 600% in 3 years, and in October 2022 sold the business to Zonal, one of the leading hospitality technology companies in the UK. Dan remains as CEO of the business and is now on the exec board at Zonal.

Jenny McPhee is most recently, the Brand Director at The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant, where she led creative evolution across the brand’s identity, venue experience, digital presence and customer engagement. Having spent over a decade with The Alchemist, Jenny steered its transformation as a cocktail-led hospitality pioneer, blending theatre, immersive design and imaginative storytelling to keep its bars both fresh and iconic.

Jenny’s philosophy is that brand is lived through every detail; from first drink to last.

Mark McCulloch is one of the UK’s top hospitality brand and marketing experts with over 20 years' experience including senior brand and marketing positions at YO! Sushi and Pret a Manger. 

He’s the Founder of Supersonic INC and leads strategy for brands like Prezzo Italian.

Mark also hosts the Supersonic Marketing Podcast and is launching the Guru masterclass in Jan '26.

A passionate mentor and speaker, Mark aims to leave a legacy as the best brand marketer in hospitality that helped as many people as possible.

Annica Wainwright is a former restaurant critic, behavioural science student, and quite possibly the biggest Menu Geek in the world.

Her company, 2Forks, helps hospitality businesses create better customer experiences and drive more sales through research-based menu engineering.

Over the past ten years, she’s helped develop killer menus for brands including Wahaca, Dishoom, Pizza Pilgrims and Rosa’s Thai.

Menu Engineering by 2Forks is now available to buy as a digital course.

Laura Mimoun is the CMO of Fulham Shore, the group behind popular restaurant brands Franco Manca and The Real Greek.

With a background in brand strategy and a deep love for all things food and culture, she blends commercial thinking with creative storytelling to grow hospitality brands people genuinely love.

Before joining Fulham Shore, Laura led marketing at successful challenger brands in both food and wellness and still applies that same challenger mindset today.

She’s passionate about meaningful growth, smart brand building, and the kind of marketing that fills restaurants with happy, loyal customers.

Jack Edge is the founder of EDGEY, a Manchester‑based digital partner for hospitality brands. Frustrated by traditional agency experiences, in 2023 Jack launched EDGEY to specialise in cutting‑edge digital strategy: everything from high‑bounce‑rate‑busting websites to performance‑driven paid media, SEO, launches and CRM for operators both big and small.

With over two decades in hospitality marketing and tech, Jack has led campaigns and projects for more than 40 brands including Loungers, Comptoir, NQ64, Nell’s Pizza and Bundobust. His team now handles £350K+ in monthly ad spend, drives millions of visits and manages CRM for millions of contacts across the UK’s best venues.

Kate is Sales and Marketing Director at New World Trading Company.

Kate has over 15 years’ experience in hospitality marketing for industry-leading, innovative brands including Loungers (Lounge, Cosy Club, Brightside), Ole & Steen, Byron and Starbucks. Kate is passionate about putting the customer first - using research and feedback to bring out the best in brands.

Kate joined NWTC in September 2024 to nurture the much-loved Botanist concept at New World Trading - an award-winning brand alive with the vibrant spirit of nature.

Natalie Brereton is one of the UK’s go-to TikTok consultants for brands. She manages Urban Tandoor, the most followed Indian restaurant on TikTok and has amassed them over 150 million views (and counting).

With a background in digital content strategy, influencer marketing, UGC content and social first short-form video, Natalie has carved out a niche helping restaurants and bars harness the power of TikTok to drive real world results. 

She specialises in creating impactful campaigns and cutting through the noise with content that builds community, brand advocacy and genuine engagement without big budgets or overproduced campaigns.

Whether she’s discussing the algorithm, content creation tips, or how brands can stand out, Natalie brings energy, creativity and hands-on insight to every talk.

Luci Cunningham is the Sales Director at 125 Data & Insights, with a prime focus on building a strong sales strategy for the business alongside managing partnership relationships and leading a commercial team to deliver a customer-centric experience for operators.

Luci is incredibly passionate about our industry and has participated in the charity initiative Hospitality Rides to help raise awareness of the potential hospitality can provide.

Laura Lewis is Marketing Director at Arc Inspirations, where she has worked for the last 5 years building the Manahatta, BOX and Banyan brands and driving them from strength to strength.

During her time at Arc, Laura has focused on evolving the brands, ensuring they continue to remain relevant, driving a multi-channel comms strategy and moving towards a more data driven marketing approach via CRM.

Prior to this Laura spent 12 years working in Supermarket Retail with stints at both Tesco and Morrisons where she built up a wealth of experience in national and local advertising and loyalty and data driven marketing.

Will Kenney is the Commercial Director at 200 Degrees Coffee, bringing over 20 years of experience in the coffee industry and leadership across wholesale, retail, e-commerce, and barista training.

Nottingham-born and now Leeds-based, Will has held senior roles in high-street coffee operations before joining 200 Degrees in 2021, where he leads all commercial strategy, from beans and coffee machine e-commerce to wholesale partnerships.
He is a key driving force behind 200 Degrees’ expansion, including new shop openings and barista-school growth and has played a central role in developing the roastery’s wholesale and subscription offerings.

Will’s presentations offer deep industry insight into scaling specialty coffee brands, navigating multi-channel retail, and commercial growth strategies in hospitality.

Zoe Anderson is Digital Marketing Manager at Mission Mars, where she oversees guest communications across digital channels for two of the group’s most iconic brands: Albert’s Schloss and Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza. Her work focuses on creating digital experiences that build community, drive bookings, and keep guests engaged long after their first visit.

In recognition of her impact in hospitality marketing, Zoe was named one of the Restaurant Marketer & Innovator 30 Under 30, a testament to her creativity, results-driven approach, and rising influence in the industry.

Passionate about the intersection of digital storytelling and hospitality culture, Zoe brings fresh, practical insights into how brands can connect with modern audiences online.

Nick Jones is the founder and CEO of 2G Design & Build, a specialist consultancy creating standout hospitality and workspace environments. With a background in psychology, construction and fine dining, Nick brings a unique blend of creative and operational insight to every project.

Under his leadership, 2G has delivered award-winning spaces for restaurants, bars and offices, including two venues named in the Good Food Guide’s Top 20 Most Exciting Restaurants. Known for bridging the gap between vision and build, Nick’s approach is all about spaces that work beautifully, for guests, teams and delivering ROI for businesses.

Alex Claridge is a chef-patron and restaurateur known for his innovative approach to fine dining.

A former contestant on The Great British Menu, Alex leads The Wilderness in Birmingham—an acclaimed restaurant celebrated for its avant-garde cuisine and immersive dining experiences. In 2024, he opened Albatross Death Cult, an experimental seafood-focused tasting menu restaurant offering a unique and minimalist setting.

Beyond the kitchen, Alex serves as the Night Time Economy Advisor for the West Midlands, championing the growth and sustainability of the region’s hospitality and nightlife sectors.

Vic Gottschalk is Head of Marketing at Lane7, the UK’s leading boutique bowling brand.

Since joining Lane7, Vic has led the charge in transforming the brand’s marketing function into a bold, culturally relevant engine of growth.

She’s been at the forefront of some of the company’s most high-profile launches - including in London, Berlin, and Ireland, while simultaneously developing playful, experience-led campaigns that have elevated Lane7’s national presence and social currency. 

Josh Cole is the Digital Marketing Manager at Lane7, the UK’s fastest-growing boutique bowling and gaming concept.

In this pivotal role, Josh spearheads digital strategy and execution, overseeing everything from multichannel campaigns and paid media to website performance, CRM, SEO, email and analytics.

A creative yet performance-driven marketer, Josh balances thoughtful campaign narratives with rigorous data analysis. He guides customer acquisition, loyalty, and engagement through the seamless blend of UX-focused web management, targeted paid media, CRM activation, and cross-channel reporting, a core strategist for Lane7’s brand reach and conversion.

Josh thrives on digital innovation and the hospitality entertainment space, bringing curiosity, executional precision, and strong storytelling to Lane7’s rapid national and international expansion.