Stefano Mihalitsianos

Stefano Mihalitsianos is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in managing and directing operations within the restaurant industry. As Group Managing Director of Tashas Group since January 2016, Stefano oversees multiple restaurant brands across South Africa, the Middle East, and the UK. Previous roles include Managing Director for the GCC and Operations Manager, where responsibilities encompassed finance and franchising for bespoke restaurant brands. Additionally, Stefano is a Director and Partner at Coffee Concepts (Pty) Ltd, specializing in event catering, and serves as Director at Saloogi (Pty) Ltd, focusing on import and distribution. Prior experience includes ownership of Dear Chef and management roles in commodities consulting and a high-capacity restaurant. Stefano holds an MBA from Edinburgh Napier University, emphasizing leadership and innovation in business administration.