Speaker Profile

Samer Al Kawashki

CEO, Qoot

Samer is a veteran of the restaurant industry in the MENA region with over twenty five years experience in the F&B sector.

A recognised business leader with verifiable business successes not only in the restaurant industry but also in food & beverage, health & personal care and business to business sectors. He has delivered strategic leadership & direction to accelerate business growth across Saudi & the Middle East, and is committed to achieving sustainable growth through strategic brand transformation, operational restructuring, efficiencies, capacity expansions & turnarounds.

His last position was President of Olayan Saudi Holding Company leading more than 25 companies in 5 sectors.