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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 began her leisure economist career in 1996 and is a co-founder 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’ 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 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.

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.

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 joined LDP in 2013 and plays a central role in keeping the business running smoothly. She oversees the bids process and the day-to-day office and operational activity while also managing content, partnerships, PR and LDP’s presence across digital platforms and global industry events. Her wide-ranging role helps connect LDP’s expertise with developers, investors and operators worldwide.

Candice began her career in the industry in 2011 and represents LDP in Asia. Candice brings deep expertise in themed entertainment with a strong focus on delivering innovative programming and aligning with project objectives. She specialises in guiding large-scale IP entertainment and cultural tourism investments in theme park development and LBE projects, emphasising collaboration to ensure strategic and operational success.

Sam joined LDP in 2019 and undertakes feasibility 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 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 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.

Liz is a research analyst at LDP, having recently joined in January 2026 with a first in Politics from Newcastle University. She provides analysis for ongoing projects and for ad hoc internal research. Liz is at the beginning of her career in the sector. She has contributed to several projects to date, with a growing focus on developing strong report‑writing skills and building a broad understanding of different attraction types.