Speakers

Sami Bejjani is a Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer of Kitopi, the largest next-gen F&B ecosystem in the Middle East.

Founded in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi’s purpose is to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy. With 6000+ employees and 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar, Kitopi operates a portfolio of invested and franchised brands, helping them grow and scale - both in the delivery and dine-in space. In addition to its markets of operations, Kitopi operates its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland, and its global Customer Experience Center in Dubai, UAE and Amman, Jordan.

Prior to joining Kitopi, Sami was a partner at McKinsey, leading their Capital Projects practice across industries in the Middle East region and co-leading the procurement practice in the region. An engineer by training, Sami holds a BE from the American University of Beirut, an MS from the University of Southern California, and an MBA from INSEAD.