04. Naim Maadad, Chief Executive Officer, Gates Hospitality
Maadad has his interests spread across the market — not just opening his own venues, he consults other brands and sits on advisory panels of industry events, which makes him a prime influencer of the local market. Q3 of 2015 saw original French bistro concept Bistro Des Arts join the Gates Hospitality portfolio, which also encompasses The Black Lion at The H Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, and ownership of Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman. With seven new outlets in the pipeline for 2016, including Chianti Cucina & Bar in Q1, Tub Of Butter and Ultra Brasserie World Trade Centre in Q2, Buns & Bubbles and BeefTRO in Q3, as well as BeefBar and a new Reform Social & Grill in Q4 — Maadad is striving to ensure that Gates Hospitality remains a leader. Maadad’s approach is to connect like-minded investors, operators and brands, shaping the region’s hospitality industry by identifying market vacuums and matching them with concepts that have either an international flag or a home-grown flavour. He aims to diversify his offering with innovative, engaging, value propositions in 2016 and beyond.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: 35
Number of years with this company: 4
Number of years in this role: 4
Number of years working in the Middle East: 29
Number of people you are responsible for: 300
Number of F&B outlets in the Middle East: 6
Nationality: Australian
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