Meet our Team
With offices in Bangkok and London our global team brings together extensive experience and industry expertise in all areas of luxury real estate.
Darren
Barlow
Michael
Ayling
Michael Ayling
Hospitality and property development finance expert Michael has held roles including senior manager for KPMG, Managing Director at Laguna Resorts & Hotels plc and CEO of consultancy NuoBello in 2012, working with clients including Blue Tree Phuket, Blue Canyon, SC Capital and OCP Asia.
David
Bartlett
David Bartlett
David is ex-KPMG and a senior financial executive with over 35 years of international experience in accounting, project finance and financial management. He was previously the CFO and Head of HR at Blue Tree, Phuket, Finance Director of Royal Phuket Marina and for Blue Canyon Country Club in Phuket.
Gavin
Vercoe
Sunny
Hermano
Sunny Hermano
With over 30 years experience in advertising and brand building for international Fortune 500 companies, Sunny has led campaigns on some of the world’s most prestigious and impactful luxury brands including LVMH, Mandarin Oriental, Land Rover, Jaguar, Nike, Audi, BMW, Diageo and Coca-Cola.
Jenny
Naylor
Jenny Naylor
Marketing strategist in the hotel and luxury real estate sectors and Luxury Property Forum Advisory Board Member, Jenny has generated marketing strategy and communications for high-profile branded properties globally including One&Only Resorts, Atlantis The Palm and Twenty Grosvenor Square.
Lee
Barfield
Lee Barfield
As CEO of luxury design agency Felix&Friends, Lee works with some of the world’s most prestigious brands, providing strategy, visual identity and bespoke digital platforms for brands globally including One&Only Private Homes, The Red Sea Development, Martin Kemp Design and Sothebys International Realty.
Jamie
Preston
Benjamin
Grint
Benjamin Grint
With over 20 years in the property industry, Ben began his career at Hamptons International, followed by Savills and other major names in the property sector. Ben has been a senior figure in residential development and investment teams working with some of the most prestigious developers and projects globally.
Paul
Giggle
Paul Giggle
Award-winning commercial director and producer renowned for his work in luxury property films, fashion photography and high-end visual storytelling. With over 60 international awards and collaborations with prestigious brands like The Ritz-Carlton, Emaar, and Mandarin Hotel Group, his cinematic excellence sets industry standards.
Alex
Meethongsai
Alex Meethongsai
A results-driven marketing professional with expertise in CRM, email marketing, web and search engine optimisation and SEO strategies, Alex has a proven track record of leveraging digital channels to drive brand visibility, customer engagement and revenue growth for hotel and hospitality clients.
Annie
Patsakorn
Dean
Barlow
Helen
Heidel
Helen Heidel
Helen is a brand strategist and copywriter with 8 years of experience crafting narratives for global luxury brands. She's developed brand strategies and messaging frameworks for InterContinental Hotels Group, Accor, Taj Hotels, and more, specialising in communicating unparalleled experiences to discerning audiences. When she's not mapping out brand stories, she's probably daydreaming in Bangkok traffic.