Manuel Guedes de Oliveira

Manuel Guedes de Oliveira serves as the Director of Global Growth at Kitopi, overseeing a portfolio of over 80 restaurant brands with an annual recurring revenue exceeding US$150 million across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain since January 2020. Previously, Manuel held roles such as interim Country Manager for the UAE, managing over 1000 staff across multiple operational sectors, and Head of Growth for the UAE, leading a team focused on business development and customer success. Prior experience includes a significant tenure at GLG, where Manuel advanced from Senior Manager to Senior Vice President for Latin America, specializing in business development and account management across various financial services. Additionally, Manuel co-founded Meyash, a successful socks subscription service, and contributed to corporate strategy while working with GT Portugal. Manuel holds a Master's degree in Management from Imperial College London and licentiate degrees in Psychology from both Sapienza Università di Roma and Universidade do Minho.