Ilya Tabachinskiy is an accomplished Senior Leader and Real Estate Executive with over 18 years of experience managing large-scale construction projects with budgets exceeding £800 million. He has a proven track record of delivering complex hospitality, residential and commercial developments, implementing innovative strategies, and optimizing resources to drive performance and achieved outstanding results.
I’m an interior designer and architect with a passion for creating standout hospitality spaces that shape experiences and inspire. With experience across multiple hotel brands, I blend creativity, functionality, and sustainability to bring bold ideas to life. From concept to completion, I thrive on storytelling, pitching, and collaborating with teams to turn vision into reality— always keeping quality high and impact higher.
Michelle is an experienced hospitality professional with extensive knowledge gained from various roles across the industry. As Head of Experience, she is focused on enhancing both guest and employee satisfaction from the design to implementing operational plans that leaves a lasting impression on all.
Thomas is an accomplished Head of People & Culture, excelling in elevating organisational performance by strategically managing talent, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with UK employment laws. Thomas’s experience and expertise extends to partnering and coaching senior leaders and the C-suite, enabling them to navigate HR complexities seamlessly. He operates with a dedicated focus on aligning HR strategies with business objectives and is poised to lead transformative initiatives that drive success and foster a positive work place culture.
Lucy has 15+ years of experience leading sustainability initiatives in the real estate and hospitality industries. As Head of Sustainability at Lamington Group, Lucy ensures sustainability is embedded within the design, construction and operation of properties – pushing the boundaries to achieve our One Planet Living strategy to become whole life carbon net zero, advancing circular economy practices, and integrating health and wellbeing into everything we do for our guests, teams and communities.
Winnie Tang, an accomplished Head of Finance, brings over 20 years of experience leading finance departments in top hospitality companies. With a proven track record in financial strategy and operations, she has worked across global luxury destinations, including Fiji, Seychelles, and the Maldives. Winnie excels in optimizing financial performance, driving efficiency, and ensuring compliance, making her a key asset in the dynamic hospitality industry.
