5. Colin Campbell
Corporate chef, Abela & Co
Besides catering for Ikea and clients in the industrial, corporate, education, health, hospitality, and oil and gas sectors, Abela & Co. incorporates retail brands Sandella’s, Bean There Bistro, Red Apron Express, Baydar and Zaatar W’Aaktar. Sandella’s has more than 16 outlets in the UAE, with two more scheduled; Bean There has four in the UAE, with at least one more in the works; the newly launched Red Apron Express has one outlet in Abu Dhabi and two more in the pipeline; Baydar operates one in Dubai; and Zaatar W’Aaktar has three outlets in the UAE. Campbell has orchestrated major improvements since joining the company and Abela’s culinary department has grown significantly; he has contributed in no small measure to the company's consistent achievements in quality and food safety over the years. Campbell is passionate about, and committed to, culinary training through Abela’s Chef Academy and setting out the framework for a stewardship apprenticeship programme.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: 22+
Number of years with this company: 9
Number of years in this role: 5
Number of years working in the Middle East: 12
Number of people you are responsible for: 900+
Nationality: British
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