Meet the Women Behind the Business
We are a small, founder-led team, passionate about what we're creating and driven by our shared vision.
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Each Drayton property is managed by a dedicated Head of House — highly skilled, dynamic, and multi-talented professionals. Your Head of House is committed to delivering a true 5-star concierge experience for your business, ensuring every detail is flawlessly managed. From warmly welcoming your clients with a smile (and a freshly brewed coffee) to handling your mail, printing, scanning, and overseeing all facilities, they are the heartbeat of The Drayton experience.
Maria
Co Founder
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Maria brings over 15 years of expertise in project management and commercial real estate property management, with a proven track record of overseeing a portfolio of serviced offices in prime Central London locations. Her deep understanding of the sector has equipped her with the skills to manage complex operations while delivering exceptional results.
Customer experience is at the heart of everything Maria does.
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Lydia
CEO
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​Lydia is the founder behind the UK’s largest princess party company, which has 12 franchise locations across the south of England and over 2,000 five-star customer reviews.
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Now, Lydia is channelling her creativity and customer-centric approach into a new sector as the CEO of The Drayton. By reimagining the traditional workspace, she is bringing fresh energy and innovative solutions to meet the needs of modern professionals. Her vision is to create inspiring, community-driven environments that not only offer functionality but also foster collaboration and creativity, setting The Drayton apart in the serviced office industry.
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Membership Manager​
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Emilia is our Membership Manager, responsible for organizing the onboarding of new SMEs into our houses. Fun, confident, and friendly, she brings a warm and welcoming energy to the team. Half Italian, Emilia’s family runs an ice cream business that supplies their delicious frozen treats to our summer member events.
Tilly
Head of House
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With over a decade in the service industry across Russia and Thailand, Alina brings a rare blend of precision, creativity, and warmth to her role at The Drayton Members Club. Having made London her home, she draws daily inspiration from the city’s energy and cultural diversity. Beyond hospitality, Alina is also an accomplished photographer with more than eight years of experience capturing stories through her lens — her keen eye for aesthetics shapes the way she approaches every interaction with thoughtfulness and care. Passionate about fitness and wellbeing, she brings the same focus and calm energy to our members, ensuring every experience at Drayton feels seamless and uplifting.
Alina
Emilia
Head of House​​
With over a decade in the service industry across Russia and Thailand, Alina brings a rare blend of precision, creativity, and warmth to her role at The Drayton Members Club. Having made London her home, she draws daily inspiration from the city’s energy and cultural diversity. Beyond hospitality, Alina is also an accomplished photographer with more than eight years of experience capturing stories through her lens — her keen eye for aesthetics shapes the way she approaches every interaction with thoughtfulness and care. Passionate about fitness and wellbeing, she brings the same focus and calm energy to our members, ensuring every experience at Drayton feels seamless and uplifting.
Keleigh
Head of House​
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With more than 20 years of experience spanning customer service, retail, hospitality, and events, Keleigh brings warmth, professionalism, and a meticulous eye for detail to her role at The Drayton Members Club. Her background in event management has refined her skills in planning, communication, and creating seamless, people-focused experiences. Known for her enthusiasm and adaptability, Keleigh is a steady and reassuring presence for both members and colleagues alike. Away from work, she loves nothing more than relaxing with her two Chihuahuas and a well-deserved glass of red wine.
Alicia
Head of House​
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Originally from Peru, Alicia brings international flair and a wealth of experience to The Drayton Offices. A qualified Business Engineer fluent in four languages, she has worked across events, luxury hospitality, fashion, and beauty, delivering high standards and thoughtful service in every area. Having previously run her own business, Alicia brings a strong sense of initiative, creativity, and client-centric thinking to her role. Outside of work, Alicia enjoys tennis, Pilates, and travelling—and she proudly shares her heritage with her favourite childhood icon, Paddington Bear.
Hannah
Head of House​
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With over a decade of customer service experience, Hannah brings a friendly, people-focused approach complemented by a background in operations and communications. She brings a genuine passion for people to her role at The Drayton Members Club, with customer service always at the heart of what she does. A graduate in Film, Hannah works freelance in videography and photography, adding a creative perspective and sharp attention to detail. Outside of work, you’ll likely find her at the gym — her second home — lifting heavy weights and keeping her energy levels high.
Dave
Administration Executive
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Dave is an experienced copywriter and admin assistant with over five years experience. Originally from Hampshire, Dave began freelancing whilst still at university, and has since become a valued member of the Drayton team. Dave has had a passion for writing since he was a child, and is always on hand to help with editing, social media, and spreadsheets.
Mirel
Head of Maintenance​​
Head Of Maintenance
Mirel is our trusted and highly valued maintenance manager, with a wealth of experience and expertise - there is no maintenance job too big or small. He is a friendly face and a reliable presence on-site, always going above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly. Whether it's routine maintenance or urgent repairs, Mirel’s attention to detail and problem-solving skills make him an invaluable part of the team. His dedication to quality service ensures that our facilities are always in top condition, and that our clients' needs are met with the highest level of professionalism.
Marcus
Our construction partner
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Headed up by Marcus with over 15 years of construction experience, including seven years restoring period properties throughout London. He has overseen the refurbishment and fit-out of our office portfolio- including 1 Bedford Row & Fitzrovia House
Their artistic flair, efficiency and attention to detail have been essential in producing the welcoming, beautiful finish to buildings representing our brand.
Robert
Founder
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Dissatisfied with the lack of variety in the existing serviced office market, Robert set out to create the perfect working space. A place where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators could connect and work surrounded by history, inspirational design, and exceptional service.
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