Ali Pour

• Headed a Real Estate team overseeing the management of 102 Costa Coffee stores in Kuwait, focusing on the supervision of existing assets, shop performance, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Took charge of the 2023 regional expansion plan for Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman, involving meticulous location mapping, land leasing, and presentation of potential concept stores to Brand Directors.
• Led negotiations for landlord betterment, successfully achieving rental savings and meeting target outcomes.
• Monitored operations to ensure the maintenance of international standards and compliance within the Costa Coffee portfolio.
• Optimized collaboration processes with heads of legal, licensing, finance, and design departments.
• Spearheaded weekly meetings to uphold marked schedules, establish timelines, identify potential obstacles, and create a roadmap to the opening date.
• Explored government tenders and private sector projects to identify lucrative opportunities for business growth.