BCG Talks Thu, 07 May 2026 17:37:16 -0400 https://www.bcgtalks.com/ en-gb © 2026 BCG Talks yes 7420d798-5753-51d1-a0ee-84c964376a9b Berkeley Capital Group episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Business, CEO, Leadership, Interviews, Global, Inspiration, Success, Hotels, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Hotstats, Hotel Performance Berkeley Capital Group https://storage.buzzsprout.com/b3k56yp2o7ab5vlgpe579zo5sfsa?.jpg BCG Talks https://www.bcgtalks.com/ Leadership Series - Marc Jongerius, Co-Founder at Zoku Leadership Series - Marc Jongerius, Co-Founder at Zoku Berkeley Capital Group's Managing Director hosts BCG Talks Leadership Series, interviewing global leaders in hospitality to gain insight as to their leadership style and the companies they lead. Part 1: Key Themes. We discuss 3 key themes and critical drivers of their company's success. Part 2: The Leader. How do you describe yourself? What's your leadership style? What traits are key to succeed? What impact do you wish to have and be remembered by? What would you say to your younger self starting out in this industry?

In this episode, Marc Jongerius, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Zoku discusses sustainability, innovation and the firm's journey to B-Corp.

Zoku is a home/office hybrid offering a place to live, work and socialise and named 'one of the 25 coolest hotels in the world' by​ Forbes.

Below Marc's insight on #sustainabilty and becoming a B Corp:

'Sustainability, it's such a buzzword in a way that the content is so important. We have a great challenge ahead of us not to save the earth, but to save ourselves on this earth, and I think hospitality is not the most pretty sector from that perspective. We fly, we take space, we consume and the impact of over-tourism for example gives us loads of improvement potential. So I kept track of a CO2 app and the impact that we have is immense. Everything we do has a footprint. So I believe we should act and organise our business models and targets according to the values we believe in. It's also one of the reasons why Hans Meyer, my co-founder at Zoku, and myself have chosen that Zoku needs to become a B Corp, which is a certificate that shows you that you comply with the highest standards in social, environmental performance and also transparency' - Marc Jongerius

A great listen to understand Marc's drive and how he looks to building a sustainable future and leading the way for other operators to embrace sustainable hospitality and B Corp certification.

]]> Berkeley Capital Group's Managing Director hosts BCG Talks Leadership Series, interviewing global leaders in hospitality to gain insight as to their leadership style and the companies they lead. Part 1: Key Themes. We discuss 3 key themes and critical drivers of their company's success. Part 2: The Leader. How do you describe yourself? What's your leadership style? What traits are key to succeed? What impact do you wish to have and be remembered by? What would you say to your younger self starting out in this industry?

In this episode, Marc Jongerius, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Zoku discusses sustainability, innovation and the firm's journey to B-Corp.

Zoku is a home/office hybrid offering a place to live, work and socialise and named 'one of the 25 coolest hotels in the world' by​ Forbes.

Below Marc's insight on #sustainabilty and becoming a B Corp:

'Sustainability, it's such a buzzword in a way that the content is so important. We have a great challenge ahead of us not to save the earth, but to save ourselves on this earth, and I think hospitality is not the most pretty sector from that perspective. We fly, we take space, we consume and the impact of over-tourism for example gives us loads of improvement potential. So I kept track of a CO2 app and the impact that we have is immense. Everything we do has a footprint. So I believe we should act and organise our business models and targets according to the values we believe in. It's also one of the reasons why Hans Meyer, my co-founder at Zoku, and myself have chosen that Zoku needs to become a B Corp, which is a certificate that shows you that you comply with the highest standards in social, environmental performance and also transparency' - Marc Jongerius

A great listen to understand Marc's drive and how he looks to building a sustainable future and leading the way for other operators to embrace sustainable hospitality and B Corp certification.

]]> Berkeley Capital Group Buzzsprout-8391240 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100 530 leadership, Zoku, B-Corp. sustainability, sustainable hospitality, Marc Jongerius, Hans Meyer 1 11 full false The Story of Hyatt Place The Story of Hyatt Place This is a new series where we share the story of the making of Hyatt Place London City East which is a 280 key hotel with rooftop bar and city views opening soon. Join us in this episode where Paul Wells and Freya Jones at award-winning architects Dexter Moren Associates (DMA) share their insight and experience on the project.

]]> This is a new series where we share the story of the making of Hyatt Place London City East which is a 280 key hotel with rooftop bar and city views opening soon. Join us in this episode where Paul Wells and Freya Jones at award-winning architects Dexter Moren Associates (DMA) share their insight and experience on the project.

]]> Berkeley Capital Group Buzzsprout-8113426 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 282 Hyatt Place London City East, DMA, Cycas, Hotel Opening, Hyatt, London 1 10 full false Leadership Series: Eric Jafari, Chief Development Officer & Creative Director, edyn Group Leadership Series: Eric Jafari, Chief Development Officer & Creative Director, edyn Group Berkeley Capital Group's Managing Director hosts BCG Talks Leadership Series, interviewing global leaders in hospitality to gain insight as to their leadership style and the companies they lead. Part 1: Key Themes. We discuss 3 key themes and critical drivers of their company's success. Part 2: The Leader. How do you describe yourself? What's your leadership style? What traits are key to succeed? What impact do you wish to have and be remembered by? What would you say to your younger self starting out in this industry?

In this episode, Eric Jafari, Chief Development Officer & Creative Director at edyn Group discusses agility, innovation and evolution.

By way of background, Eric Jafari leads edyn’s pan-European real estate development platform and the broad creative direction of our brands, and was one of the original co-founders of Locke. His multi-disciplinary team comprises acquisitions, asset management, construction, design, investment finance & planning. Eric previously served as the Managing Director of Union Hanover Securities where he founded Urban Villa and oversaw a £500m Hotel development platform. Born in Los Angeles, raised in Paris but living in London, Eric would tell you that his nomadic nature and insatiable curiosity explain his passions which range from travel to food and wine, to wellness, learning and of course his family. 

A great listen to understand Eric's drive and how he looks to redefine what a hotel means to the consumer.

]]> Berkeley Capital Group's Managing Director hosts BCG Talks Leadership Series, interviewing global leaders in hospitality to gain insight as to their leadership style and the companies they lead. Part 1: Key Themes. We discuss 3 key themes and critical drivers of their company's success. Part 2: The Leader. How do you describe yourself? What's your leadership style? What traits are key to succeed? What impact do you wish to have and be remembered by? What would you say to your younger self starting out in this industry?

In this episode, Eric Jafari, Chief Development Officer & Creative Director at edyn Group discusses agility, innovation and evolution.

By way of background, Eric Jafari leads edyn’s pan-European real estate development platform and the broad creative direction of our brands, and was one of the original co-founders of Locke. His multi-disciplinary team comprises acquisitions, asset management, construction, design, investment finance & planning. Eric previously served as the Managing Director of Union Hanover Securities where he founded Urban Villa and oversaw a £500m Hotel development platform. Born in Los Angeles, raised in Paris but living in London, Eric would tell you that his nomadic nature and insatiable curiosity explain his passions which range from travel to food and wine, to wellness, learning and of course his family. 

A great listen to understand Eric's drive and how he looks to redefine what a hotel means to the consumer.

]]> Berkeley Capital Group Buzzsprout-6756244 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 20:00:00 +0000 1072 BCGTalks, Leadership Series, CEO, Leaders, Hotels, Hospitality, Interview, Inspiration, Global 1 9 full false Hotel Performance: September Hotel Performance: September Welcome to #BCGTalks Hotel Performance, a monthly podcast series with Hotstats, the global leader in hotel monthly P&L benchmarking.

In this edition, Michael Grove and David Eisen discuss September hotel performance in EMEA, APAC & Americas.

Please note we will be moving this series to not-for-profit Women in Hotels (WiH) so please visit wihglobal.com or follow WiH on Linkedin for news of the relaunch in January 2021.

]]> Welcome to #BCGTalks Hotel Performance, a monthly podcast series with Hotstats, the global leader in hotel monthly P&L benchmarking.

In this edition, Michael Grove and David Eisen discuss September hotel performance in EMEA, APAC & Americas.

Please note we will be moving this series to not-for-profit Women in Hotels (WiH) so please visit wihglobal.com or follow WiH on Linkedin for news of the relaunch in January 2021.

]]> Berkeley Capital Group Buzzsprout-6422308 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 18:00:00 +0000 448 BCGTalks, Hotel Performance, Hotstats, Hospitality, Hotels, Global 1 8 full false Leadership Series: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO Americas JLL Hotels & Hospitality Leadership Series: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO Americas JLL Hotels & Hospitality Berkeley Capital Group's Managing Director hosts BCG Talks Leadership Series, interviewing global leaders in hospitality to gain insight as to their leadership style and the companies they lead. Part 1: Key Themes. We discuss 3 key themes and critical drivers of their company's success. Part 2: The Leader. How do you describe yourself? What's your leadership style? What traits are key to succeed? What impact do you wish to have and be remembered by? What would you say to your younger self starting out in this industry?

For October's edition, Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO Americas at JLL Hotels and Hospitality and Head of Global Hotel Desk, discusses agility, innovation, sustainability and connectivity as well as her leadership style and the importance of Glo-cal, thinking globally and acting locally.

A great listen to be inspired and understand the global mindset of Gilda Perez-Alvarado.

]]> Berkeley Capital Group's Managing Director hosts BCG Talks Leadership Series, interviewing global leaders in hospitality to gain insight as to their leadership style and the companies they lead. Part 1: Key Themes. We discuss 3 key themes and critical drivers of their company's success. Part 2: The Leader. How do you describe yourself? What's your leadership style? What traits are key to succeed? What impact do you wish to have and be remembered by? What would you say to your younger self starting out in this industry?

For October's edition, Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO Americas at JLL Hotels and Hospitality and Head of Global Hotel Desk, discusses agility, innovation, sustainability and connectivity as well as her leadership style and the importance of Glo-cal, thinking globally and acting locally.

A great listen to be inspired and understand the global mindset of Gilda Perez-Alvarado.

]]> Berkeley Capital Group Buzzsprout-5896504 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0100 529 BCGTalks, Leadership Series, CEO, Leaders, Hotels, Hospitality, Interview, Inspiration, Global, JLL, Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Glo-cal, Global Mindset 1 7 full false Hotel Performance: Frank Croston, Hamilton Hotel Partners & Jane Lees, CBRE Hotels Hotel Performance: Frank Croston, Hamilton Hotel Partners & Jane Lees, CBRE Hotels We are pleased to share market insight from Frank Croston at Hamilton Hotel Partners and Jane Lees at CBRE Hotels for this edition of #BCGTalks Hotel Performance.


Upcoming editions:

- HotStats September summary later this month 

- November special market insight edition discussing the landmark UK Hotel Market Structure & Financing Report

]]> We are pleased to share market insight from Frank Croston at Hamilton Hotel Partners and Jane Lees at CBRE Hotels for this edition of #BCGTalks Hotel Performance.


Upcoming editions:

- HotStats September summary later this month 

- November special market insight edition discussing the landmark UK Hotel Market Structure & Financing Report

]]> Berkeley Capital Group Buzzsprout-5691721 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0100 541 BCG Talks, Hotel Performance, Hotstats, Frank Croston, Hamilton Hotel Partners, Jane Lees, CBRE Hotels 1 6 full false Hotel Performance: August Hotel Performance: August Welcome to #BCGTalks Hotel Performance, a monthly podcast series with Hotstats, the global leader in hotel monthly P&L benchmarking.

In this edition, Michael Grove and David Eisen discuss August hotel performance in EMEA, APAC & Americas.

]]> Welcome to #BCGTalks Hotel Performance, a monthly podcast series with Hotstats, the global leader in hotel monthly P&L benchmarking.

In this edition, Michael Grove and David Eisen discuss August hotel performance in EMEA, APAC & Americas.

]]> Berkeley Capital Group Buzzsprout-5601628 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0100 599 BCGTalks, Hotel Performance, Hotstats, Hospitality, Hotels, Global 1 5 full false Leadership Series: Marloes Knippenberg, CEO Kerten Hospitality Leadership Series: Marloes Knippenberg, CEO Kerten Hospitality Berkeley Capital Group's Managing Director hosts BCG Talks Leadership Series, interviewing global leaders in hospitality to gain insight as to their leadership style and the companies they lead. Part 1: Key Themes. We discuss 3 key themes and critical drivers of their company's success. Part 2: The Leader. How do you describe yourself? What's your leadership style? What traits are key to succeed? What impact do you wish to have and be remembered by? What would you say to your younger self starting out in this industry?

For our launch, Marloes Knippenberg - driven industry disruptor, award-winning CEO of  Kerten Hospitality, one of the first Mixed-Use operators dedicated to Rethinking Space and owner-centric real estate investments that add value to local communities - discusses innovation, sustainability and mixed-use.

]]> Berkeley Capital Group's Managing Director hosts BCG Talks Leadership Series, interviewing global leaders in hospitality to gain insight as to their leadership style and the companies they lead. Part 1: Key Themes. We discuss 3 key themes and critical drivers of their company's success. Part 2: The Leader. How do you describe yourself? What's your leadership style? What traits are key to succeed? What impact do you wish to have and be remembered by? What would you say to your younger self starting out in this industry?

For our launch, Marloes Knippenberg - driven industry disruptor, award-winning CEO of  Kerten Hospitality, one of the first Mixed-Use operators dedicated to Rethinking Space and owner-centric real estate investments that add value to local communities - discusses innovation, sustainability and mixed-use.

]]> Berkeley Capital Group Buzzsprout-5467786 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 23:00:00 +0100 786 BCG Talks, Berkeley Capital Group, Leadership Series, CEO, Marloes Knippenberg, Kerten Hospitality, Mixed Use, Sustainability, Hospitality, Inspiration, Leadership 1 4 full false Hotel Performance: July Hotel Performance: July Welcome to #BCGTalks Hotel Performance, a monthly podcast series with Hotstats, the global leader in hotel monthly P&L benchmarking.

In this episode, Michael Grove and David Eisen discuss July hotel performance in EMEA, APAC & Americas.

]]> Welcome to #BCGTalks Hotel Performance, a monthly podcast series with Hotstats, the global leader in hotel monthly P&L benchmarking.

In this episode, Michael Grove and David Eisen discuss July hotel performance in EMEA, APAC & Americas.

]]> Berkeley Capital Group Buzzsprout-5382484 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0100 599 BCGTalks, Hotel Performance, Hotstats, Hospitality, Hotels, Global 1 2 full false Hotel Performance: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO Americas JLL Hotels & Hospitality Hotel Performance: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO Americas JLL Hotels & Hospitality In this episode of BCG Talks Hotel Performance, Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO Americas at JLL Hotels & Hospitality shares her market insight for Q4 2020 and beyond.

]]> In this episode of BCG Talks Hotel Performance, Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO Americas at JLL Hotels & Hospitality shares her market insight for Q4 2020 and beyond.

]]> Berkeley Capital Group Buzzsprout-5382289 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0100 272 BCG Talks, Hotel Performance, Hotstats, Gilda Perez-Alarado, CEO, JLL, Leadership, Market Insight, Transactions, Hospitality Industry 1 3 full false Hotel Performance: June YTD Hotel Performance: June YTD Welcome to the launch of BCG Talks Hotel Performance, a monthly podcast series with HotStats, the global leader in hotel monthly P&L benchmarking.

We will be providing insight into global hotel monthly performance including select interviews with industry leaders. For our launch, Michael Grove, Managing Director EMEA at Hotstats, discusses first half 2020 hotel performance and key takeaways across EMEA, APAC & Americas.

]]> Welcome to the launch of BCG Talks Hotel Performance, a monthly podcast series with HotStats, the global leader in hotel monthly P&L benchmarking.

We will be providing insight into global hotel monthly performance including select interviews with industry leaders. For our launch, Michael Grove, Managing Director EMEA at Hotstats, discusses first half 2020 hotel performance and key takeaways across EMEA, APAC & Americas.

]]> Berkeley Capital Group Buzzsprout-5197402 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0100 281 BCGTalks, Hotel Performance, Hotstats, Hospitality, Hotels, Global 1 1 full false