Greg Wright

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Food People

Greg is an INSEAD qualified executive coach and business leader with over 20 years’ experience in talent strategy, leadership development and executive search. He is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Food People, the Middle East’s leading specialist talent consultancy for the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors, and Co-Founder & Partner of Project People, a consultancy and advisory firm that partners with brands and businesses in the food sector to accelerate growth and performance.

Greg is also a Founding Investor and Non-Executive Director at Intelligent Living, a pioneering company delivering a new standard of living through bespoke smart home automation solutions that combine innovation, sustainability, and lifestyle enhancement.

Renowned for his deep industry insight and expansive global network, Greg provides market intelligence, executive coaching and strategic guidance that help organisations secure exceptional leadership talent and build cultures that drive sustainable growth. He is a sought-after speaker at major industry events, known for energising audiences with forward-looking vision and actionable insights.

Greg is a visionary leader and strategic influencer whose leadership style is defined by a rare blend of foresight, competitiveness, integrity, discipline and unwavering self-belief. With futuristic as a hallmark strength, Greg sees possibilities long before they come into view for others, crafting vivid and compelling visions that inspire teams and organisations to strive for ambitious goals. His competition drives him to set high benchmarks, not just meeting them, but raising them, while motivating those around him to achieve excellence.

Grounded in responsibility, Greg is deeply committed to delivering on promises, earning trust through ethical leadership and consistent follow-through. His focus ensures that every action aligns with strategic priorities, allowing him to channel energy where it will have the greatest impact. Combined with self-assurance, he brings the confidence and decisiveness to navigate complexity, take calculated risks, and lead with clarity even in uncertain environments.

These unique strengths profile enables Greg to envision the future, set a clear course, and inspire others to achieve extraordinary results while upholding the highest standards of trust and performance.