2. Simon Lazarus, Vice President, Food & Beverage, EMEA, Hilton Worldwide
In recent years, Hilton Worldwide has shifted its growth strategy to focus on third-party partnerships and collaborations. The company manages franchises, and leases more than 20 in-house prototypes and third-party concepts throughout the region. Additionally, the company has also developed several of its own concepts. Lazarus personally places great importance on nurturing the talent of his team members.
During the past 12 months, he has worked hand-in-hand with Hilton Worldwide’s Global F&B Council to introducing Lobster Ink to more than 4,000 hotels worldwide. With almost 100% growth expected across Hilton’s Middle East F&B portfolio over the next three years, it is Lazarus’ top priority to motivate the entire EMEA F&B team. In his effort to achieve this, he hosted the first Hilton Worldwide EMEA Food and Beverage Conference in February 2015. Over the next three years, Hilton Worldwide expects to almost double its existing F&B portfolio with a pipeline of 197 restaurants and 75 bars in 99 hotels currently under development in the Middle East.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: 27
Number of years with this company: 22
Number of years in this role: 1.5
Number of years working in the Middle East: 7
Number of people you are responsible for: Approximately 24,000
Number of F&B outlets in the Middle East: 166 restaurants and 117 bars
Nationality: Canadian/ Jamaican
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