Meet the team
Jason Thomas
Chair/Senior NED
Long standing experience working with independent entrepreneurs, Private Equity, PLC’s and International franchising in the UK & Middle East.
Strategic thinker with board level experience and proven track record with business start-ups, turnaround & transformations. Highly commercial with a keen focus on driving sales growth whilst identifying efficiencies and streamlining costs, resulting in robust and sustainable business models.
Tortilla Mexican Grill PLC
Chief Operating Officer
80+ sites nationally and in ME.
Was part of SLT through AIM listing.
Oversaw operational growth plan.
Alshaya Group ME
Brand Director (New Brands)
International franchising, General Management role introducing new brands into new international
markets and establishing the brand for growth.
Shake Shack
Managing Director
General Management role responsible for overseeing and leading all central functions and all commercial activity.
Azziri Group
Managing Director
Oversaw operations for the company’s ASK Italian brand c.115 sites nationwide.
Whitbread PLC
Operations Director
Brand lead for c.150 Beefeater Pub Restaurants nationwide.
Lock Fyne Restaurants
Operations Director
Oversaw operational growth plan and the transition of business post sale to Greene King PLC.