Meet the Occupiers

“I was greatly influenced by the colourful Lebanese landscape and the creative chaos in every aspect of life. I grew up in war-torn Beirut, and its bullet-ridden buildings were the backdrop to my childhood.”

“Modern guests are after experiences, so our job is to put soul into a hotel visit,” says Kurt Macher, General Manager, Shangri-La Hotel

“To have an address in London that’s two words is so impactful. You just have to say ‘The Shard’ and everybody knows where you are. Your brand suddenly gets associated with the iconic nature of the building with all the emotion, brand equity and prestige,” says Rob Pierre, CEO and Co-Founder, Jellyfish

Matt Peaty is the safe pair of hands that helps The Shard remain accident free. He has a thing or two to say about ‘Health and Safety gone mad.’

What is it like dealing with hundreds of marriage proposals a year? Only a select number of movie stars and the staff of London’s highest tourist attraction can arguably answer this question.

Architecture, design, Negroni and bespoke beard balm, the sharpest barbers in town has opened in The Retail Arcade within Shard Quarter.

From fast-tracking last minute vegetable deliveries, to full-scale evacuation drills, Derek Rossenrode and his team ensure that London’s tallest building runs seamlessly.