Meet the Team
Driven by experience, creativity & trust
Our foundation is firmly built upon the collective expertise, creativity, and trust of our exceptional team. Each member brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of their respective fields, enabling River to deliver meticulously analysed and creatively reviewed solutions to our commercial partners and investors.
Hailing from varied backgrounds and disciplines our hotel development team enables the fostering of different perspectives, ideas, and insights to converge and fuel innovation. We value the unique contributions of each team member and believe that embracing diverse talents and perspectives enhances our ability to maximise the likelihood of success.
Transparency and conscientious management lie at the core of our organisational ethos with an unwavering emphasis on open communication, developing an atmosphere of trust and collaboration both within our team and with our partners.
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Working both independently and with various established JV partners, Sean developed a strong reputation in the West London residential development sector. He now transfers his innovative design-led skills to River’s hotel initiatives with a particular emphasis on brand and intellectual property development, interior themes, and emerging market sectors.
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A highly experienced hotel professional, Steve has held senior Sales, Marketing and Operations roles at Director and MD level for international brands including Oakwood Worldwide, The Ascott Limited, Deep Blue Apartments, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), and Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts. He has also worked closely with a variety of brands including The Zetter Group, My Hotels Group, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts (Ten Trinity Square) and The Pilgrm, London.
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Having developed a highly respected short-stay booking platform, operations company and extensive property management portfolio, David has been at the forefront of the Short Stay sector since 2016. Within River, David drives new business development and oversees the efficient running of River’s core business.
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A qualified Building Surveyor, Matt has spent over ten years quantifying and managing residential investment opportunities within both the short-stay and HMO market sectors. Within River, Matt is responsible for project evaluation, operational management and forward business planning.
