The team is bound by a savvy understanding of the commercial and emotional value of hospitality. We put people first, investing in and nurturing talent and ambition.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.  

A recent addition to the Kinsfolk & Co leadership team, Paul joins us to head up our Procurement function and brings with him extensive experience in the hospitality industry, with a career that spans three decades. 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.