From Montpelier to Mayfair

Welcome to The Long Lunch podcast. This is number seven in the series and here David Clements meets with, Podcast Host, Hospitality Specialist and dear friend, Gary Spencer. On this episode David delves into Gary's background from a brief stint at the Crystal Palace youth team to professional modelling in New York. Gary has been described as ‘ The man behind the night’ as he brings a wealth of experience within the hospitality industry, starting at the notorious Stringfellows, then moving to some of the biggest clubs in New York.Do let us know what you think and enjoy!

Welcome to The Long Lunch podcast. This is number six in the series and here David Clements meets with Sam McClary who is CEO of the BCO.Here I delve into Sam’s background in journalism and where eventually she reached the pinnacle as Editor of The Estates Gazette and then came to be ‘King of the BCO’ alongside her passion for Lego!Do let us know what you think and enjoy!Produced by Informare

Welcome to The Long Lunch podcast series - number five in the series and this edition David Clements meets with two great friends the Founders and Owners of the hugely successful Oxygen Asset Management Aston Woodward and Mike Harris. We delve into the story of their friendship and business partnership, past, present and future.Do let us know what you think. Enjoy!Produced by Informare

David is back at Langan's for another insightful conversation in the Long Lunch podcast series. In this episode David Clements is joined by Fiona Goddard, Head of MEP for AECOM in the UK and Ireland. Fiona shares her journey from leaving school at 18 to becoming Head of MEP, the challenges for female engineers and to what level of university degree is vital to get into engineering. Produced by Informare

The latest in the Long Lunch series is with Ben Corrigan, Principal director of Bluehaus, a TP Bennett company based in Dubai and working across the Middle East and KSA. Notably this interview took place before the current conflict in the region, however the themes of opportunity, resilience and innovation are as relevant as ever. Ben leads with vision and compassion, making his story of Bluehaus emerging as one of the most important practices in the Middle East is compelling.Produced by Informare X Intelier

Langan's Brasserie, my favourite eating place for over 45 years allows me to use their fantastic space in the heart of Mayfair and so it is obvious that my dear friend Sam Bernard the General Manager of this iconic restaurant should be under the spotlight focusing on his journey in his profession to Langan's in the heart of Mayfair.

Join David Clements Chairman and Founder of Future Designs, in conversation with his Managing Director, Oliver Clements (also his son!) as they discuss life, legacy and the highs and not so many lows, of succession planning and the future success of the business.