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Advisory Board

About the MGM Advisory Board

Our School Advisory Board consists of industry professionals including alumni. The Board members bring in a range of skills, expertise and industry knowledge that helps continuously enhance our curriculum, content, practices. This ensures our programmes remain cutting-edge and continue to meet the needs of the emerging employment market.

Advisory Board Members


Sam Coulstock FIH MIEP

Head of Professional Development at the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), the global professional body for the hospitality industry.

He started his hospitality career in 1996 as an apprentice chef and become F&B Director for an independent hotel, before moving into Charity and Apprenticeships roles within the hospitality sector. He joined the IoH in August 2021.

Sam’s hospitality experience and passion means he is actively involved in the IoH’s CPD strategy, supporting its global members with lifelong learning opportunities to raise standards. He leads the IoH’s Education Membership Scheme (EMS) which offers the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism (HLT) departments of universities and colleges the opportunity to sponsor individual Institute memberships to their students and leads the IoH Company Sponsored Membership (CSM) strategy, which helps allow businesses to retain and develop their leadership talent.

Sam is a member of the IoH College of Fellows and a Member of the Institute of Employability Professionals.

Sam Coulstock

Jane Cave

Jane Cave

Jane is an established marketing strategist with a skillset that combines both business and senior management experience for major brands and professional training organisations. A recognised thought leader on skills training and capabilities within the marketing and professional education sectors. A proven reputation for solving complex business problems, delivering outstanding customer experiences and sustained business growth. Board-level experience across a range of businesses, professional training organisations and universities. Strategic experience in the development and delivery of corporate and professional training programmes, including marketing, digital, data-driven marketing and senior leadership skills.

Navin Silwal

Currently working as a Cluster General Manager at NewFlex Ltd. managing 3 different centres in South London, Citibase Lewisham, Citibase Croydon and easyHub Croydon. A confident, dynamic, and resourceful professional with extensive expertise gained within a high-profile hospitality/leisure environment. Working experience in revenue management & in-depth knowledge of hotel operations. Worked as a General Manager at The XCHG which is an exclusive workspace nestled in the iconic 22 Bishopsgate. Also worked as a General Manager in 4 Star Boutique Hotels in Central London for 5 years. Worked as a Revenue Manager in Central London Hotels for 4 years. Graduated with Distinction from Çï¿ûÊÓƵ (in master’s degree in international Tourism & Hospitality Management).

Navin Silwal

Stéfanie Bolduc

Stéfanie Bolduc

As a professional in the marketing field, Stéfanie has spent 10 years working with various companies across an array of industries developing and executing marketing strategies, target messaging, program initiatives, and international events.

For the past eight years, Stéfanie has worked for OraSure Technologies/DNA Genotek, a diagnostics company, focusing on diagnostic testing and molecular solutions. Her broad range of knowledge of international customs and messaging has led her to develop and execute targeted messaging, campaigns and events across the globe including in the United States, as well as many countries in Europe and Africa.

In 2014, Stéfanie started her own freelance strategic marketing, communications and PR company which focuses on helping start-up companies develop marketing, communication and social media strategies, understanding the market, segmentation and event execution.

Stéfanie completed a Master’s Degree in strategic marketing from the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ, UK; a post-graduate diploma in public relations from Grant MacEwan University in Canada; and an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Ottawa, Canada.

In her spare time you can find Stéfanie in the gym coaching clients as a certified personal trainer, or spending time with her rescue dog Henri. Stéfanie is based in Ottawa, ON Canada.

Mark Patron

Mark Patron has worked in data driven marketing for over 35 years. He has been a director of over 50 UK, Continental and US marketing businesses. Previously CEO of the marketing automation businesses RedEye, he was a co-founder of Transactis. Mark was part of the management team that developed the revenues of VNU’s marketing information business, now called Nielsen market research, from $150 million in 1994 to $2.5 billion by 2001. He was Chairman of Abacus Europe, now part of Publicis, and MD of Claritas UK, now part of Acxiom. Mark is a trustee of the Marketing Skills Trust. He was voted one of the UK’s 15 most influential direct marketers by readers of Precision Marketing magazine.

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Don Limani

Don Limani

Don is a Director, People at Kroll, working as a trusted advisor, coach and partner to senior leaders supporting them through strategic business objectives and large-scale global transformation programmes. Don is seen as a change influencer, leading initiatives on organisational effectiveness and operational excellence, with a focus on culture, engagement, and the overall employee value proposition. Don has experience in the Financial Services sector as well as the Professional Services sector, and has a passion for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships. Don is CIPD qualified (Level 7), has a Bachelor of Arts in English with Media Writing, and a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management.

Ryan Harding MCIPD ACIArb

With over a decade of experience in HR spanning both the public and private sectors, Ryan has held numerous strategic roles across the Healthcare, Utilities, Media and Technology sectors. Currently a Commercial Global Senior HR Business Partner at Endava (NYSE DAVA) he is responsible for leading all strategic people initiatives in 25 countries spread across EMEA, LATAM, NA and APAC.

Ryan holds a Bachelors Degree in Law (LL.B) from Nottingham Trent University, a Masters Degree in Employment Law (LL.M) from Middlesex University and a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management (MA) from the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ. Furthermore, Ryan is also a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) as well as an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).

Ryan Harding