Directors

Jean-Michel has deep expertise in the consumer and hospitality sectors. He was formerly CEO of Ping Pong, where he formulated and implemented a turnaround and brand strategy to drive international expansion. He became CEO of Paul UK and USA in 2013 before joining the Board in 2018. As CEO, he led the Argyll Club through a review of its core proposition, strategy and performance.

Nick has more than 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and was previously Managing Director of LEON, a leading UK healthy fast-food chain, where he updated LEON’s operational model, investing in technology and increasing efficiencies and to develop growth strategies including LEON’s Drive-Thru model and franchising partnerships.

Nick is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the Group.

Tony opened his first restaurant 23 years ago and has been widely recognised for making Lebanese and Middle Eastern food accessible on the high street within the UK. Tony has featured on various television shows explaining and demonstrating his passion for Lebanese and Middle Eastern food. Tony has released several cookbooks in the UK and internationally. Tony is responsible for all design and creative aspects of the Group.

Ali has extensive sector and professional services experience spanning almost 30 years. He was formerly a Corporate Finance Partner and Co-Head of Leisure & Hospitality at RSM (previously Baker Tilly) where he spent 18 years, prior to establishing Tamweel Capital in 2013. Tamweel Capital is an M&A and private equity advisory business focused exclusively on advising best in class, challenger brands across the leisure, hospitality and wider consumer sectors.