Mark Boreham

Executive Consultant at Executive Hospitality Consultant

• Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
• My current job since November 2023

Providing High-performing strategies & In-depth knowledge to companies who require expert knowledge on starting, growing or realigning their business within the current market. Focusing on growing a long term plan with supporting internal processes to manage & evaluate success.

Managing Director at United Yousef M Naghi Co Ltd

• Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
• November 2021 to November 2023

Ajwad Hospitality - United Yousef M Naghi Co Ltd - Jeddah, KSA November 2021- Present Day Joining UYMN to create long-term strategic growth across KSA & beyond. Expanding its in-house Lebanese brand Labeeb, Luxury chocolate brand Oche across Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai & London and bringing on-board world renowned Cipriani Jeddah. With an emphasis on upper casual & fine dining brands, the strategy is to manage brands with scalability, high ROI & lifestyle status.

Chief Executive Officer at Arabian Food Supplies – United Yousef M Naghi Co Ltd

• Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
• January 2022 to January 2023

Rebranding of Fuddruckers to align with a more UpToDate image & product, with a requirement to regain its place as a market leader in the American casual dining sector. Creating a strategic plan to grow EMA global, Fuddruckers KSA, U.A.E. & Egypt and chillis KSA. Operating 38 outlets over KSA, Egypt & U.A.E. with a total revenue of 320 million Riyals. Working closely with concessions within Fuddruckers overseas to create brand alignment & growth.

Director of Restaurants & Concept Development at Athman Holding International

• Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
• March 2021 to October 2021

Provided Athman Holding Food & Beverage division, with a clear path for setting up & opening its planned concepts. Putting in place a long-term strategic philosophy Utilising in-house concepts & franchises. A full overview of the current Riyadh market was created to understand the best areas of development that suit sustainable growth & areas where maximum profitability can be achieved. The focus was on premium lifestyle brands and becoming a strong player in the market.

Independent Hospitality Consultant at Executive Consultant

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• August 2017 to March 2021

Consultancy Projects Completed:
• Cast Iron Cookware - India - 2020
• Organic Poultry - Dubai, U.A.E - 2020
• Japanese Bakery - Dubai, U.A.E - 2020
• Café Bar - Spain - 2019
• Restaurant Chain - Spain - 2018/2019
• Restaurant Brand Creation & Opening - Spain - 2017-2018

Corporate Head of Strategic Planning & Development at Qatar Horizon Group of Companies

• Qatar - Doha
• June 2014 to May 2017

Chief Operating Officer at Al Sedriyah Hospitality - Hospitality Subsidiary June 2014 - May 2017

Full company set up with accountability for the long-term strategy, investment plan & full P & L. Creating brands that fitted the premium and fine dining sector along with family entertainment center & American style Cinema/Bolling concept franchise.

Corporate Director of Food & Beverage at Qatar Luxury Group

• Qatar - Doha
• April 2011 to June 2014

Director of Food & Beverage at Naira International Group

• Qatar - Doha
• January 2009 to April 2011

Food & Beverage Consultant at The Hospitality Company

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• October 2007 to January 2009

Operations Manager at The Boudoir Restaurant & VIP Lounge

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• October 2006 to October 2007

Opening Consultant at Almaz Restaurant & Salon

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• March 2006 to May 2006

Consultant at Freelance & Consultancy

• United Kingdom - London
• August 2005 to March 2006

General Manager & Head Chef at Mas Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

• United Kingdom - London
• June 2003 to August 2005

General Manager & Head Chef at Pre Opening at The Robin Hood

• United Kingdom - London
• September 2001 to June 2003

Executive Head Chef at The St James Club

• United Kingdom - London
• February 2000 to August 2001

Senior Sous Chef at Harrods - Georgian Restauran

• United Kingdom - London
• February 1999 to February 2000

Head Chef at Leith’s Restaurant

• United Kingdom - London
• January 1998 to February 1999

1 Star Michelin & 3 AA Rosettes

Senior Sous Chef at Daphne’s Restaurant

• United Kingdom - London
• November 1996 to January 1998

Junior Sous Chef at The Canteen Restauran

• United Kingdom - London
• September 1995 to September 1996

1 Star Michelin & 3 AA Rosettes

Chef at Selsdon Park Hotel

• United Kingdom - London
• August 1991 to August 1994