Doug McMahon is Senior Managing Director at Tavistock Group, an international private investment organization, where he focuses on luxury real estate and consumer-facing businesses. Doug is also Senior Managing Director of one of Tavistock Group's largest portfolio investments – NEXUS Luxury Collection.
Through NEXUS, Doug was part of the original team that designed and built Albany in the Bahamas, considered one of the most successful luxury resort developments in the Caribbean. He was involved in the turnaround of the St. Regis Atlanta; co-created the award-winning ATLAS Buckhead restaurant in Atlanta; and is responsible for Isleworth Golf & Country Club and Isleworth Realty in Windermere. Currently with NEXUS, Doug is opening their urban clubs – first NEXUS Club New York, with new markets to follow.
With over two decades of experience to the private investment group, Doug was Chairman and CEO of Publicis and Executive Vice President and General Manager of J. Walter Thompson New York. He was also Chief Marketing Officer at NBC/Universal's CNBC unit.
Previously Doug was a Non-Executive Director of Mitchells & Butlers plc, the UK's largest pub and restaurant group, and Orlando Museum of Art. He is currently on the boards of Palmer & Cay, US Assure, Buckhead Coalition, Grace Medical Home and Lake Nona Impact Forum.
Tavistock Group was founded by financier Joe Lewis and is an international private investment organization with assets in more than 200 companies in 10 countries.
Nexus is an international hospitality real estate development and asset management company, dedicated to excellence. It is backed by financier Joe Lewis, golfing greats Tiger Woods and Ernie Els, and actor and musician Justin Timberlake.
The Lake Nona Impact Forum is an "ideas and influence" festival in Lake Nona in Florida. Lake Nona is one of the fastest-growing communities in the U.S.
Palmer & Cay specialize in industry niches with complex risks and extensive service needs, delivering high value services to clients on a worldwide basis.
US Assure provides insurance programs and service to clients in construction and property, bringing over 40 years' experience in the property and casualty industry.
Located in Atlanta, the Buckhead Coalition aggregates 100 CEOs with significant business interest in Buckhead Buckhead is one of the largest urban mixed-use development areas in the U.S,
Mitchells & Butlers is the largest operator of restaurants, pubs & bars in the UK. With over 1,600 units, the brands they run include All Bar One, Harvester, Browns & Toby Carvery.
