08. M. Oliver Zeitoun
Canadian
Founder and Managing Partner, Maki Group
M. Oliver Zeitoun quit a career in advertising to pursue his passion for food. He founded Maki in old Salmiya, Kuwait, a small restaurant that soon gained a large and loyal clientele. In February 2016, Zeitoun opened his first location in London’s Soho. Ten years after founding Maki, Zeitoun now operates two concepts at seven locations in two countries.
Zeitoun saw an opportunity in 2002, to introduce familiar local ingredients mixed with traditional Japanese dishes. The Maki concept has now expanded in the Gulf through franchises, sought after by entrepreneurs seeking to break into F&B, or to diversify their existing business portfolio. Zeitoun is working on opening additional corporate outlets in the West after the one opened in London. His vision is to become a leader in F&B with multiple outlets across Europe and North America.
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Number of years in the F&B industry: 30
Staff: 200
Number of outlets in the Middle East: 06
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