Nazli Sonmez

Head Of Communications, PR & Brand Partnerships at RIKAS Hospitality Group

Nazli Sonmez is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in communications, public relations, and sales and marketing within the hospitality industry. Currently serving as the Head of Communications, PR & Brand Partnerships for RIKAS Hospitality Group since August 2015, and as Managing Partner at JRN Consultancy since September 2020, Nazli has also held the position of Director of Sales and Marketing at La Cantine du Faubourg since September 2016. Previous roles include Director of Sales & Marketing at The Sofa Hotels & Residences, Associate Director of Sales and Marketing at EDITION, and Director of Business Travel at The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC. Nazli's background includes significant achievements in sales strategies, team leadership, and market positioning across various high-profile hospitality establishments. Education includes an MBA in Hospitality Management from ESSEC Business School and a Master of Business Administration, highlighting a strong foundation in business principles.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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RIKAS Hospitality Group

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Dubai based RIKAS Hospitality is the Group behind some of UAE's most iconic award-winning restaurants. The collection includes La Cantine du Faubourg, Ninive, Mimi Kakushi, Twiggy by La Cantine, Lana Lusa, Madeleine et Marcel, Gohan, Kyma, Tagomago, La Cantine du Faubourg Mykonos Acclaimed London Interior Architecture studio Pirajean Lees, led by Clemence Pirajean and James Michael Lees, collaborated with branding agency AM Studioworks to design all the venues. Renowned for its distinctive French hospitality, the Group employs over 500 people and has multiple projects in the pipeline, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Europe and more. The Group's culinary brigade is led by Michelin starred executive chef Gilles Bosquet.


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