07. Ajaz Sheikh, Global Managing Director, Zuma
While Sheikh is still very much a restaurateur for this region, his global status elevates him to an influencer rank for the market — especially with Zuma being the standard everyone else holds themselves against. The Dubai restaurant ranked on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best list for the third year in a row — an achievement. The vision for Zuma is for the brand to expand in primary locations while still keeping close to the original ethos of the company, which is centred on a family approach to the management and running of the business. This will be Sheikh’s priority in 2016.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: 23
Number of years with this company: 6
Number of years in this role: 1
Number of years working in the Middle East: 5
Number of people you are responsible for: 3,000
Number of F&B outlets in the Middle East: 2
Nationality: British
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