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Meet The Team
Louay Ghandour
Group Managing Director,
Cravian since 2008,
25+ years of experience
Louay is a seasoned veteran of the restaurant industry. His career began over 20 years while working in international markets before starting a ten-year career with Pizza Hut in Kuwait. His highly responsible position in Pizza Hut involved managing a large team, direct control of sales, key business expansion moves and extensive feasibility studies. His career includes numerous achievements and awards.
He has been with Cravia for over 15 years and his contribution has been seen in the corporate areas as well as in the field operations. Louay has incorporated systems at every level to ensure the processes help elevate the operational standards of the company. “Louay has been instrumental in taking Cravia from a good to a great company regionally recognized as the leader in the food and beverage industry. I am confident his impact will be felt for many years to come.” said Mr. Walid Hajj, Chairman of Cravia
Cravian since 2008,
25+ years of experience
Louay is a seasoned veteran of the restaurant industry. His career began over 20 years while working in international markets before starting a ten-year career with Pizza Hut in Kuwait. His highly responsible position in Pizza Hut involved managing a large team, direct control of sales, key business expansion moves and extensive feasibility studies. His career includes numerous achievements and awards.
He has been with Cravia for over 15 years and his contribution has been seen in the corporate areas as well as in the field operations. Louay has incorporated systems at every level to ensure the processes help elevate the operational standards of the company. “Louay has been instrumental in taking Cravia from a good to a great company regionally recognized as the leader in the food and beverage industry. I am confident his impact will be felt for many years to come.” said Mr. Walid Hajj, Chairman of Cravia
Mustafa Sanjaq
Director of People & Org. Development,
Cravian since 2008, 20+ years of
experience
Mustafa has over 20 years’ experience in the human resources field. Mustafa successfully completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and E-Commerce from Al Ghauair University as well as started his HR professional certificate in CIPD.
He joined Cravia in 2008 as Assistant HR Manager for 4 years, thereafter has been prompted to HR Services Manager for 8 years and currently he is the Group Head of HR and he has been responsible for planning, and directing all aspects of the organization’s human resources policies, objectives, and initiatives; internally promoting the desired corporate culture; transforming HR efforts to attain business strategies, and engaging business units as true partners to help execute the overall business strategy by getting the most out of the organization’s talent.
Prior to joining Cravia, he has worked in the UAE for multi-national, large and complex organizations: Tadweer as an HR Supervisor for 5 years as well as in Fujit Crop Dubai Br as an Assistant HR Manager for 2 years.
Mustafa has vast experience working with executive teams to implement human resources programs and lead initiatives that align with and execute the business strategy, mission, vision, and values.
Cravian since 2008, 20+ years of
experience
Mustafa has over 20 years’ experience in the human resources field. Mustafa successfully completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and E-Commerce from Al Ghauair University as well as started his HR professional certificate in CIPD.
He joined Cravia in 2008 as Assistant HR Manager for 4 years, thereafter has been prompted to HR Services Manager for 8 years and currently he is the Group Head of HR and he has been responsible for planning, and directing all aspects of the organization’s human resources policies, objectives, and initiatives; internally promoting the desired corporate culture; transforming HR efforts to attain business strategies, and engaging business units as true partners to help execute the overall business strategy by getting the most out of the organization’s talent.
Prior to joining Cravia, he has worked in the UAE for multi-national, large and complex organizations: Tadweer as an HR Supervisor for 5 years as well as in Fujit Crop Dubai Br as an Assistant HR Manager for 2 years.
Mustafa has vast experience working with executive teams to implement human resources programs and lead initiatives that align with and execute the business strategy, mission, vision, and values.
Harish Subramanian
Head of Finance,
Cravian since 2023, 20+ years of experience
Harish previous role was Head of Finance at Aster DM Healthcare in Oman.
Harish has worked in Smart Dubai Government, Sobha Group, and GEMS Education in Dubai in various finance and MIS managerial positions.
He has over 20 years of experience ranging from technology, education and healthcare sector, finance, investments, MIS, accounts, equities, strategy & investment across Inda and GCC.
Cravian since 2023, 20+ years of experience
Harish previous role was Head of Finance at Aster DM Healthcare in Oman.
Harish has worked in Smart Dubai Government, Sobha Group, and GEMS Education in Dubai in various finance and MIS managerial positions.
He has over 20 years of experience ranging from technology, education and healthcare sector, finance, investments, MIS, accounts, equities, strategy & investment across Inda and GCC.
Fahad N. A.
Group Head Of IT.
Since 2005. 22 Years of Experience in F&B
Since 2005. 22 Years of Experience in F&B
Rana Ismail
Group Head of Marketing & Communications,
Cravian since 2020, 20+ years of
experience
Rana is an accomplished Marketing & Communications Professional with more than 15 years of rich experience. She graduated from Hariri Canadian University in Beirut with a Degree in Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing. Her most recent role was at Liwa Minor Food & Beverages LLC as a Marketing and Communications Manager. Prior to that, she also worked in Dunkin Donuts as Marketing Manager, Alshaya (Shake Shack) as Local Store Marketing and Events Social Media Manager, Mike Sport as a Marketing Manager, and Malik’s and Doculand in Lebanon as Marketing & Franchise Development Manager.
Cravian since 2020, 20+ years of
experience
Rana is an accomplished Marketing & Communications Professional with more than 15 years of rich experience. She graduated from Hariri Canadian University in Beirut with a Degree in Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing. Her most recent role was at Liwa Minor Food & Beverages LLC as a Marketing and Communications Manager. Prior to that, she also worked in Dunkin Donuts as Marketing Manager, Alshaya (Shake Shack) as Local Store Marketing and Events Social Media Manager, Mike Sport as a Marketing Manager, and Malik’s and Doculand in Lebanon as Marketing & Franchise Development Manager.
Prateek Bhatia
Group Head of Internal Audit,
Cravian since 2021, 15+ years of
experience
He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce.
He had previously worked with Americana – Kuwait Food Co. and Ernst and Young and SNB.
He has over 11 years of work experience including Internal Audit and Advisory services at Protiviti.
Cravian since 2021, 15+ years of
experience
He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce.
He had previously worked with Americana – Kuwait Food Co. and Ernst and Young and SNB.
He has over 11 years of work experience including Internal Audit and Advisory services at Protiviti.
Edmund Cabaltica
Senior Operations Manager – Cinnabon and Cravia’s home-grown brands,
Cravian since 2001, 25+ years of experience
Edmund started as Restaurant Manager in Cravia back in 2001.
A recipient of 3 awards for Best Manager of the year and 2 awards for Leader of the year.
Prior to joining Cravia, he worked in Mc Donald’s Philippines as an Operation Consultant. He worked in Al Hokair Group KSA as an Operations Manager looking after the full operations of A&W all throughout the country.
Cravian since 2001, 25+ years of experience
Edmund started as Restaurant Manager in Cravia back in 2001.
A recipient of 3 awards for Best Manager of the year and 2 awards for Leader of the year.
Prior to joining Cravia, he worked in Mc Donald’s Philippines as an Operation Consultant. He worked in Al Hokair Group KSA as an Operations Manager looking after the full operations of A&W all throughout the country.
Khaled Hamed
Procurement and Warehouse Manager,
Cravian since 2023, 20+ years of
experience
Khaled joined in 2023 and brings a rich work history to the table. His previous work experience includes CBE Construction as a Procurement Manager and Al Sayer Retail Company (Caribou Coffee & Five Guys) as a Supply Chain Manager.
Khaled is a certified Supply Chain Professional.
Holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the International American University.
Cravian since 2023, 20+ years of
experience
Khaled joined in 2023 and brings a rich work history to the table. His previous work experience includes CBE Construction as a Procurement Manager and Al Sayer Retail Company (Caribou Coffee & Five Guys) as a Supply Chain Manager.
Khaled is a certified Supply Chain Professional.
Holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the International American University.
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