John Nugent,
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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