Ewa Dabydoyal, Mobilisations and Projects Manager
I joined Portico in 2013 as Team Leader at PwC to mobilise their newly refurbished Head Office. After expressing my interest in progression, an opportunity to gain my dream executive MBA became true. In 2020 I attended Cranfield University along with my day-to-day role. My MBA gave me a great understanding of business units and language.
In 2022 I was promoted to Mobilisations and Project Manager to support our new clients, teams and projects. 10 years counting and I still thoroughly enjoy working at Portico.
Catherine Palm, People Manager
O ver the past 10 years with Portico, my journey has been shaped by growth, opportunity, and the incredible people who have supported and encouraged me along the way. After making a career change from retail management, I joined Portico in a Team Support role, covering multiple client locations. From the very beginning, I was surrounded by inspiring leaders and colleagues who recognised my potential, invested in my development, and gave me the confidence to grow within the business.
With their guidance and support, I progressed quickly into a supervisory role within a private banking contract before moving on to manage a larger team within a prestigious multi-tenant building. My career evolved further when I joined one of Portico’s largest national financial clients during their mobilisation as Regional Manager. Each step of my journey has been influenced by mentors, supportive teams, and opportunities that challenged me to develop both professionally and personally.
After returning from maternity leave following the birth of my little girl, I continued my journey as their Account Manager before moving into the HR function as a People Manager. Supported by Portico to achieve my CIPD Level 5 in People Management, I am now passionate about giving back – helping shape people strategy, developing talent, and supporting the amazing teams who make Portico such a special place to grow a career.
Simone Cozzi, Workplace Experience Manager
From the moment I joined Portico in December 2021 as a Receptionist at a global investment bank, I knew I had stepped into a company where growth was not only possible but genuinely encouraged. What began as a front of house role quickly became the foundation for a journey shaped by opportunity, trust, and the support of incredible colleagues.
In 2023, I progressed to Reception Team Leader at a leading UK property developer and landlord, overseeing 3 buildings across a multi-occupied estate. This role challenged me to grow as a leader, refine my operational approach, and build strong relationships with clients and teams alike. It was during this time that I truly understood the impact of exceptional 5 star experience, not just in service delivery, but in how people feel when they walk through the door.
Since October 2025, I have been proud to serve as the Workplace Experience Manager for a major international retail bank, leading a fantastic team and ensuring the environment reflects the high standards of both Portico and our client. Every step of my journey has been shaped by the people I’ve met along the way. I am grateful to each person who has supported, challenged, and inspired me. They have all contributed to the professional I am today.
Nicola McIntosh, Workplace Community Manager
Following 19 years in Leisure Management, I knew I was ready for a change, but I didn’t quite know what that would look like.
Making the change from Leisure into the Corporate world felt surprisingly natural. I’ve always loved the people side of my work, building relationships, supporting others, and creating great experiences, so stepping into a Community Manager role felt like a perfect fit.
Our job is such a privilege and I just love that we can support our clients on a daily basis to make their day run seamlessly whether it is providing a warm welcome, supporting an urgent request, anticipating their needs or just being a friendly face when they need a chat or break away from their busy schedule.
One of the proudest moments for me so far was being nominated for, and winning, a Portico People Award within my first eight months. It meant a lot, not just as recognition, but as reassurance that I’d made the right decision. I am now 15 months in and loving it more than ever.
I’m really excited to keep growing here and to see where the journey takes me next.
Mahesh Narayan, Residence Manager
After an immense spell within the luxury hotel sector and seeking a different challenge, I landed the opportunity to join and pre-open Portico’s first residential project in 2013.
Curiously stepping into a new sector, I found myself lucky enough to work alongside a fantastic management team from Portico. I soon realised the opportunity that I had to be mentored and supported by the very best in the industry.
Working with Portico helped me to understand and raise my service excellence profoundly. This incredible passion helped our team create more than just an excellent service delivery, but also a true enchantment for our residents and their families.
Over the years I have been provided with additional opportunities to get involved with mobilising numerous ultra-high-end residential buildings, which has been an extended learning and progress curve for me.
After 13 years, I continue to enjoy every single day and moment being part of this fabulous team. At your Service!
Lana Iazevich, Operations Manager
My journey with Portico began in March 2020 when I joined as a Client Support Host on a banking contract in the City of London, just before the pandemic began. Returning to the building during lockdown gave me a unique opportunity to grow quickly and build experience across both reception and back-of-house operations.
Since then, I’ve progressed through several roles, from supporting the Executive Floor to becoming Client Support Supervisor, before moving into Reception Manager and later Guest Services Manager roles across different client accounts. Along the way, I’ve had the chance to work with a variety of teams and leaders, which has helped shape my confidence and leadership skills.
One of the proudest moments in my journey was winning the Leadership Luminary award at the PPA Awards in 2023, alongside our team being recognised as Team of the Year. In 2025, I joined the Operations Team, where I continue to focus on development, both my own and others’. Supporting colleagues to grow into confident leaders is something I take great pride in every day
