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Meet Hina Rehan – Office manager and chauffeur wrangler at The Summit Chauffeurs
Hina drives things – from within our office, ensuring everyone is in the right place at the right time. The Bridge of Sighs? No – the Bridge of Drives more like! Tell us about yourself, Hina… “I always stumble on this, I don’t know why! Hina is pronounced ‘He Naa’, I wish my parents had spelled it like that originally. To all our guests and bookers, I often speak to you via email, WhatsApp and via Rehan’s WhatsApp when he is driving or otherwise unavailable. My journey began with The Summit at the very beginning, on March 12th 2008 when we
Meet executive chauffeur, Komol
Komol is one of our executive drivers and one of the best ‘invisible chauffeurs’. Please enjoy Komol’s story… My name is Komol Ergashev, and I am from Uzbekistan but have lived and worked in London for the last 18 years. I love London and the experience has always been brilliant and, as a family, we are settled here and fully immersed in the London experience. My wife and I have two boys aged 12 and 5 and a daughter of 7. We love pets too and we have grown up with animals around us all the time, and currently have a
Welcoming the wonderful Fable Travel
At The Summit Chauffeurs, we are incredibly proud to collaborate with some of the most passionate and creative people in luxury travel and our newest connections, Molly and Rita from Fable Travel, fit that description perfectly. We now have the pleasure of supporting Fable Travel’s work with families and holidaymakers who want to discover the magic of England and Ireland with a touch of luxury. For those who haven’t yet come across them, Fable Travel is a bespoke travel company dedicated to crafting unforgettable journeys. Their name comes from the desire to curate itineraries that come with stories with subtle lessons,
Letting you into the secrets of an adaptable chauffeur
Author, John C Maxell once said, ‘Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.’ It’s a quote that is never truer than in the chauffeur sector, as we all know – plans change, and that’s why an adaptable chauffeur has certain mitigations in place. Mitigations you may never know about… Executive assistants often need assistance Flights get delayed. Meetings run over. VIP guests appear (or disappear). And when they do, Executive Assistants are the first to pivot, and the last to complain. The Summit Chauffeurs understand that calm adaptability isn’t a bonus, it’s a foundation. In fact, it’s one of our core values.
What happens to your energy when your boss lets chaos reign?
I used to work in the medical device sector, before I began to grow my taxi service into the VIP service machine that the Summit is today! You might not think that medical devices can bring chaos into your life, but you’d be surprised. I was becoming a firefighter, surrounded by other firefighters who seemed to thrive on chaos and actually need it in their lives to feel essential and successful at their job. I learned however, that it doesn’t have to be that way – I could be the one who sees the chaos coming and be prepared for it…
Relocating to the Cotswolds: A guide for high and ultra-high net worth individuals
Here in the Cotswolds, we seem to have attracted a number of high net worth (HNW) and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals – think Ellen DeGeneres, Barbra Streisand and even Jay-Z and Beyoncé are rumoured to be looking at properties in our region. In fact, relocating to the Cotswolds offers an appealing mix of countryside charm, privacy, and access to world-class amenities. With our rolling hills, honey-coloured stone villages, and discreet luxury, the region has long attracted those seeking a more relaxed pace of life without sacrificing sophistication or security. However, successful relocation involves careful planning across several key areas… Security