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Paul founded Kinsfolk & Co with the vision to create a new company that delivers enhanced profitability through thoughtful excellence and brings with him many years of hospitality experience. Paul’s award-winning track record includes solid top and bottom-line performance, establishing and maintaining world-class guest experiences, leading diverse luxury assets, including high profile launches, re-brandings and renovations. He is adept at managing complex investor and stakeholder relationships, to deliver projects to time, budget and specification. Paul’s wider experience includes a variety of trustee and non-executive posts across the hospitality industry.

Previously Paul’s worked with the Shangri-La Group as General Manager and Director of the company’s flagship London hotel at The Shard. Prior to this as Managing Director, Paul launched The Beaumont, in London’s Mayfair. Other General Manager appointments were with Taj Hotels Palaces & Resorts and InterContinental Hotels Group. Paul’s experience also included senior roles with The Landmark, London, Thistle Hotels plc., Millennium London Plc., and The Savoy Group. In addition, Paul has completed several advisory assignments, including with the Hotel Diplomat, Stockholm.

Stas joined Kinsfolk & Co immediately after fulfilling his ambition to travel the world for 12 months on a culinary and cultural odyssey. Stas has a wealth of experience, with a hospitality career spanning 35 years, starting out as a Chef, and later transitioning to General Management, spending the last 17 years as Operations Director and board member of Milsom Hotels and Restaurants. 

Stas has a strong Industry profile within the UK hospitality community. He has a deep understanding of the restaurant scene and latest trends, but also an appreciation of the commercial needs and the mechanics of how to deliver and sustain a successful restaurant. Stas is highly skilled in concept creation, development, and delivery. He is a passionate innovator, with a keen interest in design, food, drink, and culture. 

Ninoska, has more than 25 years’ hospitality experience and is one of the industry’s most respected figures. Heading up People and Culture at both Caprice Holdings and Corbin & King under the ownership of Jeremy King and Chris Corbin, Ninoska was instrumental in setting the people agenda in both companies, shaping the culture, and building the teams for some of London’s most iconic restaurants and hotels, including The Ivy, Le Caprice, J Sheekey, The Wolseley, The Delaunay, Brasserie Zedel and The Beaumont Hotel.

Ninoska’s commercial approach has enabled her to successfully develop, manage and implement the people agenda for areas including planned objectives for recruitment, training, performance management, change management, succession planning, employee engagement and legal compliance. Always with an influential approach to building relationships enabling her to deliver on the people strategy of the organisation.

As Chief Financial Officer of Kinsfolk & Co., Heymo is focused on the responsibilities that come with being the custodian of investors’ committed capital, the subsequent trust given to manage assets, and generating ROI.  Heymo is a Chartered Accountant and has spent his career working with hotel brands in the UK, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Before joining Kinsfolk & Co. Heymo was Finance Director at Standard International’s UK subsidiary, the management company behind The Standard hotels in London and Ibiza. Heymo spent time as a Financial Consultant at a global investment and development company, London + Regional, one of the largest privately held principal investors in Europe where he worked on investment and re-development projects. 

In addition to spending 3 years as Finance Director at the Waldorf Astoria in Dubai, Heymo spent 5 years with IHG, his last role being Finance Manager of the UK & Ireland managed estate.

Heymo brings a global economic perspective alongside a cultural appreciation of different markets and how the development of long-term relationships delivers sustainable returns for all partners.

With over 24 years of engineering experience, including 8 years as a mechanical and electrical engineer in the Royal Navy, Alan is responsible for embedding Kinsfolk’s values into every property from the design and build stages. By leveraging the latest technologies, they ensure efficiency and excellence across physical infrastructure, hard and soft services, all while supporting each organisation’s operational needs.

Prior to joining Kinsfolk, Alan spent 8 years at The Beaumont Hotel, where he led the extensive refurbishment of all guest rooms, bar, restaurant and library. This complex project also included building a 30-bedroom extension, all completed seamlessly while the hotel remained fully operational.

Paul works with Kinsfolk & Co as a procurement advisor, bringing over 30 years of hospitality experience. Having progressed through the ranks in various front and back-of-house managerial positions, Paul takes great pride in having held nearly every type of operational role in the sector.

In 2009, Paul made the transition from operations to procurement, refining his commercial skills and delivering a wide range of strategic improvements in some of the world’s most recognised hospitality and food service brands, including KFC, Pizza Hut, TGI Fridays, and SSP. His proudest accomplishment in recent years has been establishing and operating procurement consultancy, Smart Spend UK.

With his vast experience in procurement and supply chain leadership, Paul is committed to assisting a wide range of clients in realising and maximising the full potential of their supply chains. His focus is on delivering substantial improvements in commercial performance, quality, and service as part of his dedication to clients. Paul strongly believes that fostering open and transparent collaboration, as well as cultivating strong relationships with both clients and supply partners, is a crucial element of his work.

Joey plays a pivotal role at Kinsfolk & Co as Executive Assistant. From managing the CEO’s diary and supporting the wider team, to overseeing office operations, IT troubleshooting and software optimisation, Joey ensures the office runs smoothly while infusing a sense of fun into daily operations. Joey has also delivered several high-impact projects, including the seamless relocation and renovation of the company’s office, rolling out innovative software solutions and creating the K&Co Chronicles, an internal newsletter that keeps the team connected and informed. 
 
Holding a Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management, Joey combines strong organisational skills with a creative approach to problem-solving. In previous roles as Operations Manager, one of Joey’s proudest moments was organising a memorable incentive trip to the Dominican Republic for the entire team – a testament to her ability to plan and deliver exceptional experiences.  

Oliver brings over 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality, with a career spanning some of London’s most prestigious hotels and global consultancy work. Beginning his journey at The Goring in Belgravia, Oliver went on to play a pivotal role in launching The Beaumont in Mayfair. There, he progressed through senior commercial and operational positions to become Hotel Manager, helping the property earn international acclaim and multiple industry accolades.

Expanding his expertise beyond hotel operations, Oliver served as a global consultant with Leading Quality Assurance (LQA), advising world-class hospitality brands on service excellence. Since 2020, he has led operations at Penshee, collaborating with clients across a diverse range of sectors—from historic London estates to global law firms and hospitality groups. In this role, Oliver helps businesses understand and implement the emotional intelligence that underpins exceptional service experiences.

Alex brings over 18 years of experience in the luxury and lifestyle hotel sectors, with a career spanning both London and New York. His deep market knowledge, commercial acumen, and proven ability to drive brand repositioning and global sales make him a key asset to Kinsfolk & Co’s leadership team.

Before joining The Newman, Alex served as Director of Leisure Sales at Gansevoort Meatpacking in New York City, where he played a central role in reestablishing the property’s reputation following a significant renovation—reintroducing it to key international markets and strategic travel partners.

Alex’s earlier career includes positions at some of London’s most celebrated hotels, including Claridge’s in Mayfair, The Curtain in Shoreditch, and Nobu London Portman Square. His work has consistently focused on blending cultural relevance with commercial performance, helping leading lifestyle brands grow their reach, appeal, and profitability across key global markets.

Alex’s return to London marks a continued commitment to innovative hospitality, bringing an international perspective and finely honed sales leadership to The Newman and the wider Kinsfolk & Co portfolio.

Nicole Johnson brings a wealth of experience in luxury and lifestyle hospitality marketing, having held key roles at some of London’s most distinctive hotels. She began her career at The Biltmore Mayfair before moving on to lead marketing efforts for three of Ennismore’s prominent properties.

With a deep understanding of brand storytelling and audience engagement, Nicole has consistently delivered results across digital channels, public relations, and on-property activations. Her ability to translate brand identity into compelling guest-facing narratives has made her a trusted voice in shaping hotel positioning within competitive urban markets.

At Kinsfolk & Co., Nicole leads the marketing function with a focus on establishing the portfolio as a standout destination in the luxury hospitality space – driving awareness, desirability, and long-term brand equity through strategic, design-led communication.

With over 20 years of experience in the global hospitality industry, Eder brings a dynamic blend of creative vision and operational expertise to his role as Head of Food & Drink. His career spans some of the most influential names in the food and beverage world, shaping guest experiences across high-profile venues in London, Europe, and beyond.

Eder began his journey as Food and Beverage Manager at Yauatcha in 2009, before moving on to oversee beverage operations across the UK and Europe for the Hakkasan Group, where he played a key role in launching the Ling Ling brand. In 2018, he joined the pre-opening team at The Standard, London, as Beverage Director, where he designed and delivered a multi-venue drinks program that became central to the hotel’s identity.

Most recently, Eder served as Group Beverage Director at Nammos Group, supporting the brand’s international expansion with elevated and innovative beverage strategies. Eder leads the food and drink program with a focus on concept development, guest experience, and seamless operational delivery – bringing equal care to every category from signature cocktails to low- and no-alcohol options, and a curated selection of local craft offerings.

Originally from Australia, Christian Turner brings over 20 years of international culinary experience to his role as Executive Chef. His career has been defined by a commitment to refined, ingredient-led cooking and a passion for leading high-performing kitchen teams in some of London’s most respected dining institutions.

Christian began his culinary journey in Adelaide before relocating to the UK, where he joined Corbin & King in 2011. Over the following decade, he held senior roles across the group’s acclaimed restaurants, including The Wolseley, Colbert, and The Beaumont Hotel. He was later appointed Head Chef at The Delaunay, where he continued to evolve his distinctive, elegant cooking style.

In 2023, Christian led the successful opening of Manzi’s in Soho, bringing a fresh approach to classic seafood dining. At The Newman, Christian is responsible for shaping the culinary direction across the portfolio – blending precision, creativity, and hospitality heritage to create a contemporary, memorable dining experience.