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.
Each Drayton property is managed by a dedicated "Head of House"—a highly skilled, dynamic, and multi-talented professional. Your Head of House is committed to delivering a 5-star concierge experience for your business, ensuring that every detail is flawlessly managed. From warmly welcoming your important clients with a smile and a freshly brewed coffee to handling your mail, printing, scanning, and overseeing all facilities.
Maria
Co Founder
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.
Lydia
CEO
Lydia is the founder behind the UK’s largest princess party company, which has 12 franchise locations across the south of England and over 1,000 five-star customer reviews.
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.
Emilia
Membership Manager
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.
Summer
Head of House
Summer is the friendly face at our Head of House, dedicated to providing excellent customer service with a warm and welcoming presence. With a passion for making every guest feel at home, Summer manages reception, assists with inquiries, and ensures that everyone has a positive experience from the moment they arrive. Outside of work, Summer loves to travel, always eager to explore new places and cultures.
Victoria
Head of House
Victoria brings energy, enthusiasm, and a determined mindset to The Drayton Offices. As a proud half-Bulgarian, she embraces her diverse background, which she believes enhances her ability to connect with people from all walks of life. She has a passion for marketing, which she uses to creatively and strategically engage with clients and promote our services effectively. She is dedicated to providing exceptional service to ensure clients have an outstanding experience. Outside of her work, she nurtures her creativity through face painting, an activity that allows her to bring joy to others.
Tilly
Events and Membership Manager
Tilly is personable and dedicated with a keen eye for detail. She takes great pride in ensuring every Drayton member feels welcome, and her events planning is second to none. She's always thinking up exciting ideas for Members Nights, as well as coming up with new ways to make our offices run perfectly.
Gabriella
Events and Membership Manager
Gabriella spent eight years in the recruitment industry before making the bold move of switching over to Luxury Commerical Property. To say she's hit the ground running is an understatement! There’s nothing she loves more than engaging with people and discovering what drives them, as well as their vision for the perfect office space.
Evie
Head of House and Design Executive
Evie is sociable, hard-working, and creative, which just about makes her a perfect head-of-house for a Drayton property! Her extensive experience in design make her an invaluable asset to The Drayton team, where we understand the importance of a good first impression.
Madi
Operations Manager
Madi is organized, efficient, and always has a smile on her face! As a key member of our team, she plays a vital role in maintaining our track record of glowing 5-star customer reviews. Madi oversees business operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Outside of work, she teaches children to swim, sharing her passion for helping others.
Marcus
Our construction partner
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
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. Robert has 28 years of experience running a variety of businesses, with 16 years in property development and a passion for restoring London's beautiful period properties.