John Nugent,

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

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John launched Green & Fortune in 2008 in Kings Cross.  The Kings Cross development was still in the planning and pre-launch stage.  It was seen as a bold move and the company is recognised as an early adopter of the neighbourhood and was the first significant events, hospitality and restaurant business to launch in the re-emerging area.

His real strengths and background lie in creating and launching new businesses and concepts, understanding how large capital projects operate and working in environments that require a joined- up approach with the host organisation.  He has both a hands on style yet strategic approach with Green & Fortune.

Prior to launching Green & Fortune, John was Chief Executive of Searcys, a £50m turnover company that at its peak operated in some of the most high profile venues in London and beyond.

John is a director and also plays a key role in Risky Business Events, running a series of conferences and master classes throughout the year benefiting and supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital.  In November 2019, John and two fellow restaurant entrepreneurs launched a new restaurant, bar and music venue business, Daffodil Mulligan and Gibney’s London in the City.  He has also recently joined the board of the Meetings Industry Association.

He plays an active role in the Kings Cross community, he is currently a governor of a local Kings Cross School, is a board member of Kings Cross Recruit and has worked over the years with both Islington and Camden councils on employment initiatives. He has recently stepped down as Chair of Global Generation, an educational charity working to create and integrate environmentally sustainable communities. He was also previously deputy chair of the Islington Business Board and currently sits on the advisory board for catering services at Sadler’s Wells, London.

T: 020 7520 1468
john.nugent@greenandfortune.co.uk

Emma Williams,

Chief Operating Officer

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Emma is part of the senior team that runs Green & Fortune. Her remit is to manage and develop the business for the future and oversee all the operations within it. Emma’s experience is impeccable. She has worked in all the major premium venues in London relating to the arts, music and public realm. These include the Royal Opera House, the South Bank Centre, Sadler’s Wells, and Royal Albert Hall. Emma is a key member of the team and will be part of all future development projects.

T: 020 7520 1469
emma.williams@greenandfortune.co.uk

Cat Johnstone,

Director of Operations

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catherine.johnstone@greenandfortune.co.uk

Kevin Holmes,

General Manager, Central Hall Westminster

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kevin.holmes@greenandfortune.co.uk

 

Rebecca Harris,

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

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As Business Development Director, Rebecca Harris oversees all current and new events business at Kings Place. Rebecca joined us from Fisher Productions where she headed up a large venue production team creating and producing events in some of London’s most iconic venues.

Having moved to London from Brighton 12 years ago, her experience covers sales, marketing and event management within luxury hotels, catering, venue and agency environments.  Rebecca’s varied experience within the events industry means that she is able to view events from all perspectives and ensure that clients receive the best possible experience while at Kings Place.

T: 020 7520 1472
rebecca.harris@kingsplaceevents.co.uk

Rebecca Eatough,

Marketing Director

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Rebecca joined Green & Fortune in 2016 and oversees the marketing strategy for the company, including each of its business areas at the current two sites. Her experience includes: product and brand launches, building brand awareness and driving pro-active sales strategies, social media, email marketing, public relations, copy-writing, online and print advertising and project management. With over 12 years experience working with restaurants, venues and hotels, Rebecca is a hospitality industry specialist with a professional diploma in Tourism and Hospitality from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

T: 020 7520 1460
rebecca.eatough@greenandfortune.co.uk

Kasia Koziel,

Head of People

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Kasia first joined in 2019 to head up the people side of the business. Utilising her experience in employment relations, employee retention strategies, learning and development, training, payroll and recruitment her role covers this across all existing and any new sites. She has a Masters degree in HR and Employment Law and is accredited to CIPD Level 7. Kasia previously worked at ETM Group for five years and has front of house hospitality experience as well as human resources, which strengthens her knowledge and understanding in her role. After a year and a half hiatus working at COYA, Kasia re-joined the team in 2023.

Kasia.Koziel@greenandfortune.co.uk

Brendan Fyldes,

Chef Director

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Brendan’s career includes working with Marco Pierre White when he was at his height in the late 1990’s. Since then Brendan has held the senior role at the Portrait Restaurant, Bentley’s Piccadilly and The Stafford London.
He was previously executive chef with Green & Fortune and oversaw the mobilisation and running of our operations at Sea Containers. After a four-year hiatus, Brendan re-joined the company to take on the role of chef director. As chef director, his role includes responsibility for all kitchens and leading menu development across all four sites, he would also be heavily involved in any new operations.

Brendan.Fyldes@greenandfortune.co.uk

Dom Potts,

Head of Supply, Systems and Sustainability

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Dominic joined Green & Fortune in January 2023 in a new role as Head of Supply, Systems and Sustainability. Originally from east Kent, he started working in local pubs from the age of 16, before moving to Manchester to attend University. He helped launch Oliver Peyton’s Mash and Air as Head Bartender after training in Dick’s Bar in London.

After moving to London he managed a variety of bars and restaurants, before joining Fishworks as Head of Purchasing and Beverage. He then moved to Company of Cooks in a similar role in 2011, operating in some of London’s premier venues including Royal Opera House, South Bank Centre, and the National Portrait Gallery. He was then Head of Operations for Bocca di Lupo in Soho after the pandemic, before joining G&F in this newly created role.

dominic.potts@greenandfortune.co.uk

Joe Boxall,

Head of Beverage

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joe.boxall@greenandfortune.co.uk

Fabrizio Paltani,

General Manager, Kings Place

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