Matt Khoury, Toby Smith and Michael Toon

About Matt Khoury, Toby Smith and Michael Toon

Matt Khoury is a serial entrepreneur who started his first business at 13 years old. He has founded multiple multi-million-pound tech start-ups that specialise in the hospitality industry whilst owning and managing numerous multi-site retail and hospitality businesses as well. Matt graduated with Honours in Project Management and Economics before co-founding LOKE, a global tech firm that helps hospitality businesses elevate into the digital world to drive new revenue and better customer experiences.



Toby Smith serves as Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director of City Pub Group. Toby is a very experienced and senior operator with over 25 years'' experience in UK hospitality. He has held CEO roles with Stonegate Pub Company, Novus Leisure and Town and City Pub Company. Prior to these, he also held senior roles at Laurel Pub Company, Spirit Group and Scottish and Newcastle Retail.



Michael Toon is Comptoir Group´s Finance Director. Michael is a highly commercial individual experienced at all levels of the finance function. He has worked with both private equity and founder-led businesses across the F&B and Leisure industry, in fast moving multi-site environments for over 20 years. Michael is a great negotiator with experience in budgetary control, refinancing processes, due diligence on sales and purchase, as well as extensive system project leadership.