SAMIR KERCHICHED

OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Samir joined Ignite in September 2010. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Group as well as expanding some of the group's concepts in international markets.

Since the completion of his hospitality management degree, Samir has gained 23 years of leisure industry experience worldwide.

Starting out in the hotel business at George V and the Royale Monceau in Paris, before moving on to restaurants and bars, he has spent the last 19 years of his career managing and opening several of the world’s major venue concepts such as Momo, Sketch and Club Gascon in London; Nobu and Barrio Latino (part of Buddha Bar group) in Paris, Almaz by Momo in Dubai and Momo in Beirut.

He is currently working on the overseas expansion and development of Ignite Group brands, as well as on bars, clubs and restaurants in the UK.