Meet the Team

James Lemon

Founder & CEO

Marina Kipfer

Innovate UK & Training Lead

Farah Riahi-Kia

Blog Writer, Marketing & Community Executive

Cheila Gibbs

Non-Executive Director & Advisor

Gianluca Sapuppo

Analytics & Operations Executive

Kedar Dutia

Finance Analyst

Emma Couldridge

Event Executive

Daniella Johns

Head of Learning and Development Programmes

Ethan Clawson

Software Developer

Audrey Langevin

Content Manager

Tariq Sadu

Software Developer

Luce Watson

Brand & Marketing Manager

Michael Griffiths

Head of Marketing

What’s in Our DNA?

"Better Together "

This industry will recover stronger if we unlock the power of collaboration

"Always Learning"

There’s always more to learn and a whole world to learn it from

"Get the Job Done"

Injecting agility and helping organisations adapt and solve challenges fast

"Committed Passion"

Promoting a love of hospitality to drive diverse and rewarding careers

"Our mission is simple - to inspire everyone passionate for hospitality to reach their potential."

Speak to our Team

“The Otolo team came together during the crisis, but the seeds were planted in the years before as we pursued our careers in hotels, events, dining, start-ups and tech.

Our mission is clearer than ever - hospitality is a globally critical industry, accounting for 1 in 10 jobs, but it’s hurting. many people aren’t attracted to the industry or are leaving, due to perception of long hours and low pay. By gathering, curating and sharing the expertise of leaders and mentors, we offer innovative flavours of mentoring to inspire, develop and support everyone in hospitality.”

- James Lemon, Founder & CEO

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