Jo Payne

Jo Payne is an accomplished design professional currently serving as the Director of Design at Meinhardt (UK) Ltd since September 2021. As the Owner of JDP & Partners Limited and Vice President at Hotel Solutions Partnership, both roles began in 2020, Jo Payne brings extensive experience in architectural and design leadership. Previous positions include Vice President of Design at Venetian Cotai Limited and Executive Director of Design at Venetian Cotai Ltd, alongside a significant tenure at IHG from 2005 to January 2014, overseeing design compliance for major brands. Jo Payne also held senior roles at HKI Development Corporation and Aedas Architects, with early career experience at P&T Architects and Engineers Ltd. Education includes studies at Edinburgh University.