The Team
Who We Are
Neil Fincham-Dukes
Founding Partner & Director of Strategy
With over 20 years of experience in hospitality leadership and business transformation, Neil is the strategic mind behind City & Sanctuary.
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A dynamic force in scaling businesses,driving operational excellence, and crafting hospitality concepts that resonate, Neil’s career spans from leading luxury hotel groups like Soho House,The Lucky Onion to founding COCO+, a pioneering B Corporation in sustainable business travel.
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Known for blending commercial acumen with creative vision, Neil has a proven track record of turning under-performing assets into thriving destinations.
His strategic approach isn’t just about growth, it’s about creating places people feel connected to, where operational precision meets authentic guest experiences. At City & Sanctuary, he brings that same focus to redefining hospitality, one project at a time.
Phil Brown
Founding Partner & Creative Director
A visionary hospitality leader, Phil has spent his career shaping and launching exceptional hotels, restaurants, and lifestyle concepts.
With a background spanning The Lucky Onion, Hotel du Vin/Malmaison and global brands, he has a proven track record of rolling out new concepts, leading large-scale openings, and crafting immersive guest experiences.
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As Creative Director of City & Sanctuary, Phil blends design, strategy, and storytelling to transform hospitality spaces into thriving destinations.
His expertise lies in re-imagining spaces, curating effortless guest journeys, and ensuring every project is both commercially successful and unforgettable.
