Capturing, defining and communicating the brand and narrative of the world’s tallest building.
Hello, I’m John.
I’m an award-winning advisor, thought leader and speaker who specialises in placemaking and branding for luxury lifestyle and hospitality destinations.
With over three decades of experience developing brand-led placemaking for some of the world’s most iconic locations, I ‘connect the dots’ for my clients and help them see opportunities where others don’t.
Having put places on the map, working on every facet of placemaking and luxury lifestyle branding in the Middle East, the UK, Asia, Australia and Europe, I have learnt what it takes to win hearts and minds of stakeholders. The deep knowledge and expertise generated over the years enables me to shape vision, define solutions, create alignment and deliver impact.
I provide hands-on advise and a helicopter view so you can successfully navigate all the moving parts of your project – from strategy, stakeholders and socioeconomics to the development and complexities of creating and delivering the brand.
Working directly with owners, developers, entrepreneurs, sovereign wealth funds, governments, tourism boards and private equity firms, I help unearth the unique character of a location and advise on how to strengthen its sense of place, so you can create destinations where people want to spend their time and businesses want to invest.
I feel privileged to have the expertise to work with some of the most influential people in the industry. They have broaden my perspective and allowed me to think ‘big’.
Place branding has the power to transform a community, city or country from a location into a destination. But to make the most impact and inspire a luxury lifestyle people want to align with, you first need to understand what a place is and what it has the potential to become.
I help you see opportunities where others don’t and provide guidance on how to navigate complexities, so you can successfully ground ideas into reality.
I challenge your thinking to elevate your perspective, so you can unlock unique concepts the world is yet to experience. And, through my network of industry heavy-weights , I connect you with world-class leaders who can help deliver your vision and make things happen.
Aviation
Hospitality
Branded Residencies
Real estate
Placemaking
Luxury
Lifestyle
Destination
Nation building
Automotive
Construction
Fashion
Wellness
Non-profit
Brand Innovation & Strategy
Brand Creation
Brand Ideation
Peer Review
Advisory Board
Moderating
Speaking
Non Exec Director
Capturing, defining and communicating the brand and narrative of the world’s tallest building.