In addition to his property investments he has been a major investor in the leisure industry both in the UK and Europe.

Gary and his partners were responsible for acquiring The Arts Club premises in 2009 before heading a consortium to acquire the majority of shares in The Arts Club Company. Since then he has been instrumental in ensuring its transformation into what will be London's most sought after Members Club. 

Some of his more well known business ventures in the London restaurant scene include the highly acclaimed Japanese brands Zuma and Roka, which he co-founded with Rainer Becker and which have achieved remarkable success.

On the back of this success, Arjun went on to obtain the franchise to the La Petite Maison brand (The original restaurant is in Nice, France) and opened the first London site in Mayfair in 2007. Within six weeks of opening, the venue has been packed for lunch and dinner and has been profitable since week one.

The brands Zuma, Roka and Le Petite Maison are now expanding globally.

Arjun attributes the success of his restaurant ventures to his carefully selected staff, and handpicked Raphael Duntoye amongst others for their involvement in the Arts Club.

Nigerian born Chef Patron Raphael Duntoye changed course in 1995 from his chosen career of engineering to follow a life-long passion for food and cooking. Joining Butlers Wharf Chef School he embarked on a journey that would lead him to become Chef Patron of an award winning kitchen at Le Petite Maison.

Raphael spent a defining 5 years working at the side of Pierre Koffman at the 3 Michelin Star La Tante Claire. Raphael credits this time and Koffman, with teaching him how to "really cook". He is in esteemed company; Koffmans' role call of proteges is one of the most distinguished in British culinary history and includes Gordon Ramsay, Marcus Wareing, Tom Aitkens and Michel Roux Jr.

Soon ready to spread his wings, take on new challenges and cuisine, Raphael went on to work as Executive Sous Chef at Sketch in Mayfair and later Senior Sous Chef working with Rainer Becker at Japanese restaurant Zuma in Knightsbridge. His heart however remained with the flavours of France.

Having built a reputation for subtlety, sureness, a lightness of touch and a reverence for the best fresh produce, Raphael with his pedigree in French cooking was an obvious choice for a new French/Mediterrainean project La Petite Maison planned by Arjun Waney.

It was in June of 2007 on a light filled street corner of Brook Mews in Mayfair that Raphael created his defining menu of simple French food made from the best handpicked produce and La Petite Maison was cemented firmly as a favourite amongst London's most discerning diners.

Raphael was selected for the position of Chef Director at The Arts Club by Arjun Waney which he will combine with his current position at La Petite Maison.

Brian Clivaz is a well-known fuller figure in the hotel and restaurant world. His career began at The Dorchester Hotel. He has worked at the hotels Meurice and Plaza Athenee in Paris, and was Managing Director of The Fourways Inn, Bermuda. He was MD of Simpson's-in-the-Strand and Chairman of the Food & Beverage committee for the whole Savoy Hotel group. He was the founding Director of Home House, private members’ club, and Managing Director of Scott’s Restaurant, Mount Street. In 2005 he became Managing Director of The Arts Club.

Brian is a Freeman of the City of London, Liveryman – The Worshipful Company of Cooks, Fellow of the Hotel and Catering International Management Association, Fellow of The Royal Society Arts. He sits on the Board of the Academy of Culinary Arts.

If he has any free time he loves to potter around in his garden with his two Jack Russells.