02. Ravi Chandran, Managing Director, Marka Hospitality
Having gained extensive experience in hospitality and retail in Europe, Chandran moved to Dubai in 1991 to work for the F&B division of Emirates Airline. In 2009, he joined Pragma Group and, prior to joining Marka, he was the general manager for Retail is Detail. Under Chandran’s management, Marka Hospitality is growing its portfolio of franchise concepts and home-grown brands throughout the GCC, with 20 outlets in the pipeline for 2016. The successful acquisition of the Reem Al Bawadi and Morelli's Gelato brands is spearheading the company’s growth. In addition, Marka has created five in-house concepts, including Harper's Bazaar Cafe, UEFA Champion's League Experience and Vicolo. One of his proudest moments is achieving positive EBITDA within a year of operations.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: 26
Number of years with this company: 1
Number of years in this role: 1
Number of years working in the Middle East: 24
Number of people you are responsible for: 500+
Number of F&B outlets in the Middle East: 16
Nationality: Indian
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