Samer al-Yasin

Samer Al-yasin has extensive work experience in the food and beverage industry. Samer currently holds the position of International Director Training & Operations EUMEA at Focus Brands International. Prior to this, they worked as Franchise Director for the IMEAT region at Haagen Dazs from 2017 to 2021. From 2011 to 2017, they served as the Country General Manager at Caribou Coffee. Before that, they were the Country Director of Cafe and Retail Operations at Bateel International - Cafe Bateel in 2010. From 2006 to 2010, they held the role of General Manager - Hospitality Division at Sultan Group Investments LLC. Samer also worked as Operations Manager at Tony Roma's from 2003 to 2006 and as a Restaurant General Manager and Franchise Consultant at Fuddruckers from 1999 to 2003. Samer'scareer started at Pizza Hut, where they worked as a Restaurant Manager and Assistant Training Manager from 1995 to 1999.

Samer Al-yasin completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Chifley Business School between the years 2012 and 2014. Prior to that, between 1992 and 1995, they pursued a diploma in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management.