Hadi Al HakimIndustry ExpertHadi Al Hakim is the managing partner of International Trading Franchises (ITF), a company in the United Arab Emirates with the franchise rights to Villa Beirut, Tony Romas, Jamaica Blue, and Beavertails. He has more than 18 years of European and regional experience in food and beverage (F&B) strategy, investment banking and management consulting. Al Hakim started his career as an investment banker and has led and managed the execution of a variety of public and private cross-border M&A transactions. He has served on the boards of several companies in the GCC, advising shareholders on expansions with a substantial focus on strategic initiatives within the food and retail industry. He acquired ITF in 2014 when it had two stores. The company now operates four brands, 15 stores and has over 200 team members.
