Our Strategic Partners
Global Branded Residences (GBR)
Global Branded Residences (GBR) is a specialist development consultancy firm that provides market & data-driven advisory services for branded residential developments around the world, delivered by a team of renowned industry leaders.
GBR’s services range from brand / operator selection and negotiation to product & pricing definition, as well as feasibility studies and brand premium studies.
Riyan Itani, MPhil (Cantab), ISHC
Founder, Global Branded Residences
A global leader in branded residential advisory, Riyan Itani is a multi-award-winning consultant and has advised on over 170 branded residences projects worldwide. For over 20 years,
Riyan has specialised in providing branded and luxury residential development consultancy in the global urban and resort sectors. His experience covers strategic development advice, feasibility studies, brand selection and contract negotiation, brand premium studies, and brand advisory services.
He is recognised as a global expert in the sector and holds strong relationships with the market’s leading brands and operators.
Riyan is a regular keynote speaker, panel member and host at a variety of global conferences and events.
Chris Graham, FCIM
Managing Director, Graham Associates
For over two decades, Chris has worked with numerous residential and mixed-use real estate developers around the world, building up an impressive client portfolio of landmark projects.
Founded in 2008, his London-based consultancy specialises in planning distinctive campaigns that deliver standout in a crowded market; services span marketing and brand strategy, product definition, designing impactful marketing materials, and lead generation – all with a focus on driving sales.
A frequent industry commentator and international speaker, he is author of the #1 reports Branded Residences: An Overview (the first-ever study of the sector, now in its 6th edition), and Branded Residences: A Compendium, a comprehensive listing featuring c.250 brands.
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Chris has won many industry awards including the Overseas Property Professional Gold Award for Marketing; Best Development Marketing (x6), Best Property Website, and Best Estate Agency Marketing at the International Property Awards; TITAN Platinum Award for Property Strategic Program (Project Launch), and twice a finalist in CIM’s Excellence Awards (Digital Media and Hotels & Leisure).
VOS Consultants
Founded by Kevin Wash and Dayiana Oballos, VOS Consultants brings 40 years of combined global experience and proven expertise in sales performance, across mixed-use development, residential, and branded real estate.
VOS Consultants partners with property developers and brands to fix broken sales systems, reduce broker dependency, protect margin, and maximise sell-out performance.
Kevin is an international sales strategist and advisor specialising in mixed-use developments and branded residential projects. He has consistently built and led high-performance sales and marketing teams, aligning operational execution with strategic intent.
A multi-published author on sales strategy and personal development, he continues to mentor senior sales leaders and executives seeking to elevate both structural performance and professional standards.
Dayiana is a hospitality professional and strategic problem solver with over 25 years of international experience across luxury hospitality operations, branded residential environments, and client engagement strategy.
Equally committed to team development and operational excellence, she works closely with new and established teams to implement standard operating procedures at the highest level, ensuring consistency, accountability, and elevated guest and client experiences.
