05. Robert MacLean, Principal, National Hospitality Institute Oman
MacLean started working in hospitality at the young age of 12 and later studied hotel management at Robert Gordon's College in Aberdeen, in his native Scotland. After several years in the industry, MacLean qualified as a teacher and started his first role in education. Arriving in the Middle East in 1995, MacLean began work at the National Hospitality Institute (NHI) in Muscat, Oman. After two years, he was made principal. MacLean has spent his entire career actively promoting all aspects of hospitality in Oman. Involved in everything from food safety training to assisting hotels to reach their Omanisation targets, he has led the development of several important initiatives, including The Gulf Chef School, which has trained hundreds of chefs, and the Oman Chefs Guild. MacLean has helped to build NHI’s reputation for delivering quality training and has an expert understanding of the needs of local industry. As a result, he is at the forefront of developing local Omanis for successful careers in the growing hospitality and travel industry in Oman.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: 40
Number of years with this company: 20
Number of years in this role: 18
Number of years working in the Middle East: 20
Number of people you are responsible for: 27
Number of F&B outlets in the Middle East: 1
Nationality: British
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