Owner-aligned. Capital-focused.
Underperformance is explained. It is rarely diagnosed.
By the time it shows in numbers, it is structural.
Black Maple operates strictly as an independent strategic advisor.
Our role is to support capital stakeholders in making informed decisions that shape the direction, positioning and long-term performance of hospitality assets.
Our involvement focuses on analysis, direction and strategic oversight, working alongside operators, brands and development stakeholders while remaining aligned with ownership priorities.
Five disciplines. One owner-side mandate.
Capital Strategy & Investment Decisions
Independent owner-side advisory supporting acquisition strategy, capital deployment, refinancing and capital restructuring decisions.
Learn more →02Development & Asset Structuring
Strategic guidance across greenfield developments, conversions, extensions and development structuring to ensure disciplined capital execution and alignment with investment objectives.
Learn more →03Asset Positioning & Value Enhancement
Strategic positioning, repositioning and performance realignment of hospitality assets to unlock long-term value.
Learn more →04Turnaround & Recovery
Strategic recovery frameworks for underperforming or distressed hospitality assets, addressing structural misalignment between concept, market positioning and asset performance.
Learn more →05Owner Representation & Strategic Oversight
Independent representation of ownership interests alongside operators, brands, lenders and development stakeholders to safeguard capital discipline and long-term asset value.
Learn more →Black Maple is not built on claims of completed advisory mandates it did not perform. It is built on direct exposure to the operational, financial, strategic and development realities that shape hospitality asset performance.
Pravin Bijmohun
Partner — Operations, F&B Performance & Technology
Ellie Barmpagiannis
Partner — Luxury Strategy & Asset Repositioning
Attila M. Joos
Partner — Luxury Strategy & Asset Performance
Mustapha Fodil
Partner — Hospitality Leadership & Pre-Openings
Luca Ferrari
Partner — F&B Performance & Sustainability
- When asset performance diverges from investment expectations.
- During repositioning, recovery or turnaround situations.
- At key strategic transition points, including ownership, positioning or market shifts.
We do not pitch. We do not present credentials decks. We have a conversation — and if there is alignment between what you need and what we do, we define a mandate together.