Beneath the Surface

I’m delighted to be in conversation with John Bishop, CEO of Bishop Master Finishes in Melbourne, Australia - who joins me on the phone from 'down under'. John has earnt a Master’s reputation amongst the industry, introducing Venetian and Polished Plaster finishes to Australia over 30 years ago. Bishop Master Finishes are proudly independent, being family-owned and operating with family values - with John leading the business, Eddie Bishop managing construction, Christine Bishop managing logistics and Maryke Bishop managing operations.

I'm delighted to be in conversation with Poppy Szkiler, founder and CEO of Quiet Mark - who joins me on the phone from Scotland. Quiet Mark is the highly regarded international consumer champion programme - linked to the UK Noise Abatement Society - which identifies and awards products which offer high performance and low noise.  Poppy is a third-generation noise-reduction campaigner and business entrepreneur, creating Quiet Mark - the first multi-national 'buy quiet' movement organisation.  She was Executive Producer on Patrick Shen's critically acclaimed feature documentary 'In Pursuit of Silence' - and an accomplished television actor.

I’m delighted to be in conversation with Arisa Chattasa, Marketing & Business Development Manager of Tanyarin Decoration in Thailand – who joins me on the phone from Bangkok. Tanyarin is a market leading installer of high-performance decorative surface finishes, having built up a wealth of experience acting as Armourcoat’s local partner for over 16 years.  Responding to the current design challenges of time-critical projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy, has enabled Tanyarin to become an integral part of many of Thailand's prestigious interior design projects.  Recent work include boutique retail clients such as Chanel and Bottega Veneta in Bangkok. Arisa has worked for Tanyarin for over 6 years, is a noted industry speaker in the area of design trends and also an architectural and design photographer.

I’m delighted to be joined in the studio by Can Faik, Editor of Hospitality Interiors magazine and Event Director of the Hospitality Leadership & Design Conference. An award-winning journalist, Can is renowned for his far-ranging perspective on the hospitality industry worldwide.  A frequent globetrotter, Can travels the world visiting the latest luxury hotel openings and interviewing acclaimed designers and owners. He was a consultant for The Apprentice on BBC1, is a board member for the Hospitality Industry Network NEWH, regularly chairs debates, guest speaks at leading hospitality events, and has written forewords for international designers including AB Concepts and Marcel Wanders' latest books.  Recently Can oversaw the inaugural Hospitality Leadership and Design Conference as Event Director in London.