Our story

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Our strategic partners and relationships in Hospitality have been built over 25 years. Providing an integrated multi-disciplined approach, to re-imaging Hotel, Restaurant and Leisure Brands.

We are invested in each project, which is key to our approach as we develop long term relationship with all our clients. Cherry-picking the best for optimum delivery and results.

We challenge, we learn, we explore and we test. 

Brave by nature, independently minded.  Eager to explore new territories. Committed, constantly driving forwards, towards excellence.

Immersive - A journey that begins with our clients in building a relationship and a brand that endures.

Data Driven- Underpinning the creative process.

Collaborative - Embedding in to the multi-doscplined team to have a seamless delivery and execution.

 Morgan provides independent oversight as the Founding partner with inventive strategies.  Morgan has launched iconic brands; from the  inception of an idea to that Eureka moment to launch and operate. Morgan has been appointed by merchant banks and private equity funds to assist in the expanding of hospitality funds, in Europe, Middle East and Asia. With a design build and operate strategy. A committed coach and mentor, taking pride in developing the leaders of tomorrow.  As the founder of Cassia Consulting  and Truffle Hospitality, Morgan is a luminary who has been adept and delivering multi-disciplined approach to hotel brand development. A passionate hotelier and restaurateur with over 25 years of experience working with international luxury brands and innovative independent concepts. Morgan has been appointed on several boards as an advisor, and director to provide strategy and implementation, providing quantifiable results.    Always encouraging a collaborative style and a mood to dream, whilst firmly executing the well grounded principles of hospitality.

Simon Best is a Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University Business School. He is the Programme Leader for the M.Sc. Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship and the Project Leader of EDH@MDX, the enterprise development hub. As the Project Leader for EDH@MDX Simon has become involved is several projects relating to the development of small businesses, digital hubs and platforms. He was also the university lead for APInno, SBeA and InHerit, three Erasmus funded projects; three projects relating to the development and training of young entrepreneurs, and the development of commercial cultural heritage. Alongside these roles, Simon is a Teaching Fellow. 

Simon has been involved in entrepreneurship on a global scale. Over a period of 30 years he has started businesses in India, Viet Nam, Papua New Guinea and Australia. His businesses included a supermarket, a market research agency, a migration consultancy, and a training company. Simon has also been a consultant to small and medium businesses in Japan, Taiwan, India, South Africa and Viet Nam. More recently he has been delivering workshops and seminars in Hungary, USA and Viet Nam to emerging entrepreneurs.

After 30 years as an entrepreneur and small business owner Simon took up tertiary education. His undergraduate degree was in adult education and Simon has an MBA from The University of the Sunshine Coast. Simon earned his PhD at Swinburne University of Technology. His PhD thesis was on how entrepreneurs use improvisation as a legitimate strategy to set up and run their businesses. Currently, at Middlesex University he teaches several entrepreneurship modules not only in the business school, but also in other faculties such as the Faculty of Science and Technology and consults with other schools and universities on developing entrepreneurial programmes. 

Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Former Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force   

Director General Ground Operations, Director Ground Operations, Commanding Officer Air Force Colombo, Commanding Officer (Ampara/ Diyatalawa/ Puttlam) Senior Instructor at National Defence College (NDC) Stadium Manager at R Premadasa Cricket Stadium, President of the National Rifle Association(NRA) 

Followed Defence Services Command and Staff course, Msc in Defence Management in University of Kelaniya, Higher Defence Management Course in India, National Defence Course in Bangladesh, Aviation Security course in Italy, Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations, Executive Leadership course in UK, Diploma in Quality Management and Production Management at BCIS, Conflict Resolution Training in Hawaii USA, Manager of the Sri Lanka Shooting team in World Military Games etc.

During 35 years of career in the Air Force Handled Security of Air Force Camps and  International Air Ports in the Country, Administration and supervision of 11500 men  in the Air Force who involve in Security Duties,  VIP Security/ Aviation Security  Providing Executive Training to Officers, Leading Men in the Operational Front, Leading Men during Disasters Relief  Operations/ Natural Calamities and Leading Men in the Sports Field at Different  levels such as Manager/Secretary/ President  etc. Leading Men During National Events such as  Parades/ Exhibitions etc, was the Chief Coordinator of many International Events  such as GHOGM/SAF Games/ State Visits.

Specialist development areas include;

Adventure Tourism (Sky Diving/ Paint Ball/ Shooting/ Cable Car/ Cycling Tours)

Eco Tourism (Hiking on Trails/ Meditation/ Wild Life/ Colonial Bungalows)

Event Management (Musical Shows/ Banquets/ Seminar and Exhibitions/ Outbound Training)

Heli Tours and Joy Rides (Heli Rides/ Floating Plane tours/ City Tours by Carts/ Whale & Dolphins tours)

VIP Security (Special Security for VIPs/ Bike Escorts/ Armed Guards)

Security and Screening (Baggage Screening/ Entry screening/ Soft Guards)

Aviation Security (Security for VIP Planes/ Flying Training/ Fire Fighting)

 Jean-Louis Naveilhan, a well-established independent wine importer via his Sommelier Consultant brand, a native French from Provence, trained at the fame Tain l'Hermitage Sommelier school, Head Sommelier (10 years in Mayfair), Buyer & Logistician, with over 35 years’ experience. As well as Head of Education for the SSA (Sake Sommelier Association)

Overseeing operations of new restaurants; implementing standards of menus and new concepts. Developing training programs for culinary teams and excellence in service. Specialising in openings, development of new projects and team building. Managing design of kitchen and set up. Menu engineering and application of new dishes required is paramount in achieving the best food cost, understanding the local market place and working closely with local suppliers is very important in achieving a quality end product, also knowledge of non local and specialty products has a big advantage in outsourcing quality ingredients at competitive market prices. Having a background in building and architecture helps me to understand the design for kitchens and layout for maximum flow and productivity.  (10 years French, Italian, Spanish Cuisine, 15 years Japanese, Korean, Asian Cuisine),

Heath Hunter is from London and currently residing in Palo Alto California, as the found of Danceation has been at the forefront of group fitness for 25 years. Heath provides entertainment solutions for international events such as musicians and DJ's as well as designing music studios. Heath is a graduate of the London School of Contemporary Dance and the London Studio Centre of Dance and Drama. He is fluent in German and Portuguese. Silicon Valley companies have turned to Heath to choreograph flash mobs to 

uniquely market their products and high profile events. 

Working with Musicians, Acousticians, Sound Engineers and DJ's with Audio specialists to creating music identities. 

A multilingual professional (عربي; English; Français) with success in delivering programs/solutions that address business challenges and improve efficiencies. Effective communicator, and skilful collaborator with cross functional teams to gather requirements with proven experience in the design, delivery and implementation of processes that support operational strategies.

Promote and drive positive organizational effectiveness and related culture change initiatives.

Matt has been been delivering training programs for elite butler services in private households in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, working with and England for over 10 years. He has a vast knowledge of event management from large scale weddings, balls and venues such as Wimbledon Tennis Club. He has delivered an array of successful projects focusing on customer service training and managing from launch to operating. Providing consultancy on hospitality operations for NEOM, advising on service protocols and operational efficiencies.