Stefan is Managing Partner KEANE providing the lead on strategic F&B consulting, masterplanning and concept development for KEANE’s studios In London, Dubai, Riyadh and Bangkok. KEANE has established itself as one of the region’s leading F&B consulting firms.
He has previously held regional leadership roles at Starwood/Marriott for EMEA, IHG (SE Asia) Hilton (Europe) and E&Y Consulting.
Stefan has over 500 F&B concepts to his name and brought brands such as Buddha Bar, Hakkasan, Pierre Gagnaire and Embassy to Dubai as well as helped develop retail/F&B icons such as Mall of the Emirates and Yas Mall.
KEANE are currently working on the largest projects on the planet in the Kingdom and have built a reputation for their industry-leading approach to F&B masterplanning. In essence, KEANE research and track the dining behaviour of each visitor to a mall or hotel to support their recommendations on F&B GLA, mix and revenue.