Two visionaries. One shared belief that hospitality, done right, has the power to bring people together and leave a lasting legacy.
"Growth comes from give and take."
Prash Theva is the entrepreneurial force at the heart of Tigerbay International. From the founding of the first Tigerbay lounge in Kingsbury in 2010, he has been driven by a single conviction: that extraordinary hospitality can transform a community. His personal commitment to every aspect of the business, from venue design to team culture to the guest experience, has made him one of the most respected figures in London's hospitality landscape.
A graduate of Brunel University London, Prash has overseen the group's growth from a single lounge into a multi-venue international operation spanning the United Kingdom and Malaysia. His leadership style is defined by adaptability, empathy and a relentless focus on the customer, qualities that have enabled the group to navigate significant challenges, including the global pandemic, and emerge stronger each time.
Beyond Tigerbay International, Prash serves as Chief Executive Officer of Carlton Leisure (UK) Limited and Carlton Luxury Holidays, extending his influence across travel, leisure and hospitality at an international level. He has also expanded into real estate and development alongside his brother, who leads Mez Construction UK Limited. In everything he does, Prash applies the same principles: loyalty, quality and genuine care for the people around him.
A committed mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, Prash shares his experience openly with those starting out, believing that real success is measured not just in business growth, but in the impact left on others. He has been recognised as a leader who builds not just businesses, but belonging.
The energy that moves the brand forward.
Shane Vekaria is the Founder and Co-CEO of Tigerbay International, and the driving creative force behind the group's brand identity, atmosphere and guest experience. Since founding Tigerbay alongside Prash Theva in 2010, Shane has brought an instinctive understanding of what makes a venue feel alive, the energy, the design, the culture and the details that guests remember long after they leave.
Where Prash charts the strategic course, Shane brings the brand to life. His eye for atmosphere, his direct approach with teams and his genuine passion for hospitality have been central to building a group that is not just commercially successful, but genuinely loved by the communities it serves. From the flagship lounge in Kingsbury to venues across London and internationally, Shane's influence is felt in every space that carries the Tigerbay name.
Together with Prash, Shane has built a partnership grounded in trust, shared ambition and a refusal to accept anything less than the best. His continued drive to push Tigerbay into new cities, new formats and new conversations ensures that the group's most exciting chapter is always still ahead.
Though they bring different strengths to the table, Prash and Shane share the convictions that have always powered Tigerbay — a belief in community, a refusal to accept mediocrity, and an unshakeable passion for creating places that matter.
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