Meet the Judges
Katherine Le Quesne
Sebright Advisors Ltd
Director & Co-founder
Over the past decade, Katharine’s work has focused on innovation, and ESG impact. She leans on over 25 years’ experience as a hospitality advisor, problem solving for owners, operators, governments and funds. She has a long track record in strategic reviews, due diligence, development strategy, destination resort development, and financial feasibility; and has worked extensively on luxury and lifestyle assets, new concepts and asset repositioning. She has also undertaken mediation and litigation-related work, including acting as an Expert Witness.
Katharine is also a committed educator in hospitality and ESG. She is a lecturer in Sustainable Real Estate and Hotel Strategy, and created the first Resort Development programme at Glion Institute of Higher Education. She is also an Assessor with Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership.
Over her career, Katharine has worked across EMEA, and Asia Pacific with Deloitte, Arthur Andersen, JLL, and HoCoSo. She is a listening volunteer with Samaritans, a Trustee with the Savoy Educational Trust, and a parent.