Results-driven hospitality executive with 24+ years of progressive experience transforming F&B operations across premium global brands including Curry House CoCo Ichibanya, Chili's, Pizza Hut, and Hyatt. Proven track record of scaling operations, launching new markets, and building high-performance teams across multiple units. Expert in:● Strategic Business Development: Spearheaded India expansion for world's largest Japanese curry restaurant chain, establishing key partnerships with Japan Airlines and 24-SEVEN that drove 5% revenue growth● Operational Excellence: Led 11 restaurant units with 350+ staff, implementing systems that reduced operational costs by 10% while maintaining 95% customer satisfaction● Team Leadership: Developed comprehensive training modules and succession planning strategies, resulting in improved team productivity and retention across all organizational levels● Financial Management: Managed P&L responsibilities exceeding $20M in annual revenue, optimizing costs through strategic vendor partnerships and data-driven decision makingCurrently driving expansion strategies and operational innovation as CEO at Curry House CoCo Ichibanya India, a joint venture between Mitsui & Co. and Ichibanya Japan.