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Cybiz BrightStar appoints Nitin Luthra as ED to bolster Carl’s Jr.in India
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Friday, 27 November, 2015, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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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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