Originally born in Scotland, I moved to the USA in 2002. I am 48 years old and the father of 2 young boys.

My background is in restaurant/cafe and leisure operations, management & finance, creative concept & brand development, launching new businesses, and managing change.

In 2002 I opened my Company called The Next Idea. The Next Idea (AKA: TNI), is a Restaurant and Hospitality consultancy specializing in Concept Development and Management.

We have Managed over 750 restaurant/café openings and the launching of 83 new restaurant concepts across the world including: USA, United Kingdom, Qatar, Bangladesh, China, UAE, India, Lebanon, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Argentina, Kuwait, Mexico & Nigeria.



Our Client List includes: Royal Caribbean Cruiselines, Safeway, Maria's Italian Kitchen, Caliburger, Planet Hollywood, Rumba Room, Pizzaro, Chilis, Johnny Rockets, HMS Host, and Panera Bread.