30. Russell Impiazzi - Culinary Director, Lafayette Gourmet, Galeries Lafayette
Bite-sized facts:
Size of team: 106
Number of years in the F&B industry: 23
Number of years in the Middle East: 17
Nationality: British
Bringing with him over 20 years of experience in the F&B industry, Russell Impiazzi has always had a passion for food, having started his culinary journey working in a hotel kitchen at the tender age of 14.
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Currently heading a team of 106, who come from countries all around the world, Impiazzi has seen the country’s F&B grow and develop over the last 17 years.
His team is currently looking at another location in Abu Dhabi to open soon.
Impiazzi is also a champion of sustainability, and a video of him can be found on YouTube looking for sustainable fish in the Deira Fish Market, shunning species like hammour to cook a guilt-free meal.
Impiazzi worked at Hyatt Regency Dubai and in 1998, became part of the opening team for restaurant and spa complex at Wafi — The Pyramids, owned by His Highness Sheikh Mana Bin Khalifa Al Maktoum.
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