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Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates & Kåseberga, Sweden

Areas of Expertise• New Business Development• Strategic Planning & Analysis• Client & Stakeholder Engagement • Client & Management Consultancy• Team Building & Leadership• Project & Contract Management • F&B & Hospitality Management• Merger, Acquisition, & Joint Venture• Retail Sales & MarketingSet up new consultancy company within the airport retail market, and manage overall business operations, including people management and customer success. Uncover… Show more Areas of Expertise• New Business Development• Strategic Planning & Analysis• Client & Stakeholder Engagement • Client & Management Consultancy• Team Building & Leadership• Project & Contract Management • F&B & Hospitality Management• Merger, Acquisition, & Joint Venture• Retail Sales & MarketingSet up new consultancy company within the airport retail market, and manage overall business operations, including people management and customer success. Uncover business requirements and offer consultancy accordingly. Drive business growth by identifying and winning airport F&B concessions in Malaysia, Singapore, and Cambodia.Key Accomplishments: • Advised Oslo airport on proposed retail plan for new terminal and Amman airport on non-aeronautical revenues.• Delivered expert-level recommendations to one of bidders for Gatwick airport on non-aeronautical revenues.• Planned and presented lecture on “An Airport F&B operators view” at Cranfield University.• Guided numerous investors on non-aeronautical revenues along with re-financing a major F&B operator.• Sourced high-potential local Indian partner (TAJ & SATS Catering) for Delaware North Companies (US).• Envisioned retail business plan for a Pan-Indian F&B company and negotiated terms for a Malaysian F&B company. Show less

South East Asia

Managing Director & ShareholderPlayed a significant role in the establishment and growth of new F&B company, comprising four main business areas, such as airport F&B, high-street restaurants, contract catering, and central production units. Steered and empowered high-functioning team of 1500 staff. Build and strengthened long-term professional relationships with clients.Key Accomplishments: • Expended business to 50+ restaurants, 25 large contract catering contracts, and two central… Show more Managing Director & ShareholderPlayed a significant role in the establishment and growth of new F&B company, comprising four main business areas, such as airport F&B, high-street restaurants, contract catering, and central production units. Steered and empowered high-functioning team of 1500 staff. Build and strengthened long-term professional relationships with clients.Key Accomplishments: • Expended business to 50+ restaurants, 25 large contract catering contracts, and two central production units. • Profitably sold business to global catering company, NEWREST, in Nov 2019.• Coordained with leading brands, such as Starbucks, Burger King, Segafredo Coffee, Costa Coffee, Dairy Queen, Yoshinoya, Hard Rock Café and many custom-made Chinese, Italian, and local brands. Show less

United Kingdom & Global

Vice President of International Business Development, SELECT SERVICE PARTNER (SSP), Weybridge, UK • Augmented F&B activities in airports and positively represented company at all major tenders worldwide.• Led external marketing functions, including trade shows, communications, and international client relations, such as Fraport, Hochtief Airports, BAA, Macquarie, Schiphol International, and Aer Rianta.• Penetrated into many new markets such as China, India, South Africa, Brazil… Show more Vice President of International Business Development, SELECT SERVICE PARTNER (SSP), Weybridge, UK • Augmented F&B activities in airports and positively represented company at all major tenders worldwide.• Led external marketing functions, including trade shows, communications, and international client relations, such as Fraport, Hochtief Airports, BAA, Macquarie, Schiphol International, and Aer Rianta.• Penetrated into many new markets such as China, India, South Africa, Brazil, Canada, and US. Show less

Zurich, Switzerland

Vice President of Development, GATE GOURMENT INTERNATIONAL, Zurich, Switzerland• Secured groups desired long-term position on global airline catering market through suitable acquisitions, joint ventures, management mandates, and the development of existing operations. • Acquired two airline catering kitchens from Varig Brazilian Airlines to grow business in South American market.• Attained one of three airline catering licenses for Hong Kong airport, took three years from initial… Show more Vice President of Development, GATE GOURMENT INTERNATIONAL, Zurich, Switzerland• Secured groups desired long-term position on global airline catering market through suitable acquisitions, joint ventures, management mandates, and the development of existing operations. • Acquired two airline catering kitchens from Varig Brazilian Airlines to grow business in South American market.• Attained one of three airline catering licenses for Hong Kong airport, took three years from initial contacts to award. Show less

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark & Global

Director of Business Development, SAS SERVICE PARTNER, Copenhagen, Denmark• Drove business growth in new markets, primarily Eastern Europe, Asia, and high-speed railway market of Europe.• Finalised contract with LOT Polish Airlines in Warsaw for their newly built airline catering facility in Warsaw. • Tactfully negotiated multiple joint venture with China Eastern Airlines, China Northern Airlines, and China South West Airlines for provision of airline catering in China.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Senior Personnel Officer, SAUDIA CATERING, Jeddah, Saudi-Arabia / SKANSKA, Stockholm, Sweden• Built, trained, and monitored daily activities of cross-functional teams.• Created and directed overall objectives and priorities for timely and client-oriented delivery of services.• Managed all Saudi Governmental relations from an HR perspective.