Leadership Team
Michael Collins – Senior Partner
Michael is cofounder of LDP. He began his economist career in 1998 and has built up deep consulting experience in leisure and entertainment real estate. Michael is a recognised voice at global industry events, regularly presenting at IAAPA and Blooloop conferences and was inducted into the Blooloop 50 Industry Influencers List last year.
Yael Coifman – Senior Partner
Yael began her leisure economist career in 1996 and is a co-founderr of LDP She is an active member of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), a frequent speaker at all the main industry events and expos (IAAPA, MAPIC LeisurUp, SEA Expo et al) and speaks fluent French and Spanish. Yael was also inaugurated into the Blooloop 50 Industry Influencers list last year.
James Kennard – Partner
James’ focus is on market and financial analysis for all types of leisure developments across the globe. He began his economist career in 2003 and is a partner at LDP.
Natalia Bakhlina – Partner
Natalia brings deep expertise in leisure economics, urban development, and cultural attractions. She began her economist career in 2004 and is a partner at LDP. She has led major strategy and investment projects across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Kathleen LaClair – Partner LDP Americas
Based in LDP’s Philadelphia office, Kathleen leads LDP’s North American assignments . With a strong background in economic modelling, strategic planning, and project delivery, she works with private developers and public institutions alike. Kathleen began her economics career in 2003 and is a partner at LDP.
Specialist & Operations Team
Duncan Almond – Hotel & Leisure Specialist
Duncan brings a wealth of experience in hotel development strategy and integrated resort planning with over thirty five years of industry knowledge. With a background in hospitality economics, he plays a critical role in supporting feasibility studies and investment appraisals for destination resorts, waterparksand mixed-use projects across global markets.
Frea Nunn – Marketing Manager
Frea joined LDP in 2013 and leads LDP’s marketing and communications as well as managing the day to day office and operations tasks, driving brand visibility across digital platforms and global industry events. She manages content, partnerships, and PR, ensuring that LDP’s expertise reaches developers, investors, and operators worldwide.
Sam Davey – Senior Associate
Sam joined LDP in 2019 and undertakesfeasibility analysis, financial modelling, and market research for a wide range of visitor attraction and real estate projects. His work is instrumental in delivering actionable insights and robust business plans for clients across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Isabel Gross – Associate
Isabel joined LDP in 2021 and contributes to data analysis, benchmarking, and forecasting, supporting both early-stage concept evaluations and detailed business plans. Her analytical skills and sector knowledge strengthen LDP’s research across theme parks, cultural attractions, and resort-based leisure developments.
Megan Hiatt – Research Analyst
Megan joined LDP in 2023 and provides core research and quantitative support, with a focus on international market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitive benchmarking. Her work ensures that LDP’s recommendations are always rooted in real-world data and aligned with global best practices.