Ria Pattni grew up in North West London and studied History at the University of Liverpool. Aged 21, she landed a role at fast-paced, London restaurant PR agency, Gerber Communications, and it was here where her journey with JKS Restaurants began. In her 5 years at the agency, she rose up from Intern to Senior Account Manager, the highlights being the PR launches of prestigious  Gymkhana in 2013 and Brigadiers and 2018.

In 2019, she accepted a role in-house at JKS Restaurants, as Marketing and PR Manager, progressing to Head of Marketing in 2020 and then Director of Marketing in 2024. 

Over the last 6 years, Ria has become integral to the business’ success. She is seen as someone who always finds a way to deliver, even when it may first appear impossible. During her time at JKS she has launched numerous brands, including most recently Ambassadors Clubhouse in London and Gymkhana in Las Vegas.

15 years into her career, Ria has built broad and deep experience,  spanning a multitude of marketing and sales functions. Her dedication to the JKS brands and marketing for the hospitality industry as a whole is unparalleled.