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Cybiz BrightStar appoints Nitin Luthra as ED to bolster Carl’s Jr.in India
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
November 30 , 2015
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Nitin Luthra has been appointed as executive director, Cybiz BrightStar
Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. He comes with a rich experience of nearly 23 years
in the hospitality industry.
In his new role, Luthra will be
focussing his energies and experience to manage and maintain the group’s
signature QSR brand from California, “Carl’s Jr.,” which is famous
world over for its chargrilled burgers. At Cybiz, his main
responsibilities include the growth plan to set up over 100 restaurants
over the next 5-7 years, establish systems, processes & procedures,
and provide operational strategy, financial analysis and management.
His
appointment showcases the group’s focus towards making Carl’s Jr. the
leading premium QSR brand of the country. His appointment comes in the
backdrop of Carl’s Jr. India bolstering its top management given the
fierce competition in the QSR space. Currently the India team of the
brand comprised two lady directors from Emory University, a sr.
chartered accountant and an MBA from INSEAD.
Commenting on the
appointment, Luthra said, “I am really excited to take up this
opportunity to work alongside the Cybiz Team and build Carl’s Jr. in
India. As a proposition, Carl’s Jr. has immense potential given the
current demographics of our country and increasing experimentation by
customers while eating out. Cybiz Group has the right mix of talent and
experience to establish and grow a brand like Carl’s Jr. here. I look
forward to the opportunity of working with this immensely capable team
and bringing an authentic international experience to the Indian
palate!”
After completing his graduation in hospitality from IHM,
Delhi, Luthra began his career with the Taj Group of Hotels. He also
headed St. James Court, London, and the Hilton, Manhattan, New York. He
also did extensive hospitality project management retail training at the
New York University.
He also spearheaded Orchid Hospitality in
the United Arab Emirates as the executive director & CEO. He is
credited with introducing objective focussed approach and powering the
expansion of the group. He also brought in innovative concepts of
international retail, and launched several casual and fine dining
restaurants and QSRs in Dubai and the other Emirates. Currently, Orchid
Hospitality is counted as one of the top three restaurant management
companies in the UAE with six brands of QSRs and CDRs having presence in
all the major malls of Dubai including Dubai Mall and Festival City to
name some and is growing rapidly.
Mr. Luthra has also been the
CEO for the Kwality group, a pioneer in QSR, CDR and other F&B
concepts and a legend for over a century, with multiple restaurants
under their each of their various brands including the most popular
Kwality & Gaylords in Mumbai & London.
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