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Tryon Delton Lowry Jr, Country Manager

Tryon Delton Lowry Jr

Country Manager·Gastronomica ME

Bahrain

Master's degree, Masters of Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 6 months

Country Manager

July 2025 - Present

Gastronomica ME

Manama, Bahrain

July 2025 - Present

• Developed Country level expansion plans, CAPEX, and forecast budgets of all openings
• Mentored and developed highly focused Restaurant & Kitchen Managers and Head Office departmentheads aligned to achieve financial results, operational success, and risk management.
• Oversaw purchasing and operational SOPs to ensure cost optimization, reduction of wastage, andhealth / safety standards in business units.
• Increased Year on Year APC by 4.5%, delivered above budget EBITDA and NP in Q1 of 2026, and awardedGreat Place to Work 2025.
Brand portfolio - Lazy Cat, Slider Station

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Managing Partner

September 2022 - June 2025

Khalid Khan Advisory Services

Manama, Bahrain

September 2022 - June 2025

• Specialized in consulting companies on HR issues, corporate governance (share agreements, internalpolicies, and structures), and new company formation structures.
• Led company to re-focus marketing efforts to new markets, formed partnerships with Law Firms in theBaltic and CIS countries, and opened new business streams targeting Eastern European clients.
• Increased company revenues by 400% within 12 months, NP rose three-fold, and in June 2025 thecompany had a buy-out offer which I took for my shares in the company.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Consulting

Regional Business Manager

September 2018 - August 2022

Kharafi Global

Manama, Bahrain

September 2018 - August 2022

• (Promoted December 2019 - August 2022) -32 branches across KSA, Kuwait, Dubai, Qatar, and Bahrain
• Aligned marketing, supply chains, and HO departments to support the Brands across the GCC.
• Standardized systems and processes to ensure Brand integrity within both franchised and homegrownconcepts across all markets, set and monitored KPIs to drive improvements, and served as Coach / Mentor for Country Operations Managers.
• Worked with and led Chef driven menu development in Bahrain to align with local customer preferences, while maintaining brand standards.
• Led the Regional Markets through the pandemic while maintaining cost controls, staffing controls, andmaximizing revenue streams as per local regulations and restrictions. Successfully carried out owner instructions regarding market closure of Dubai, realigning store formats in KSA, relocations in Qatar, and consolidation of unit locations in Bahrain.
• Led Franchisee relations for the opening of the first franchised Baker & Spice in KSA and Nino Restaurantin Qatar.
Brand portfolio - Johnny Rockets, Nino Restaurant, Leila Min Lebnen, Baker & Spice

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Country Manager

October 2015 - May 2018

Yum Yum Tree

Manama, Bahrain

October 2015 - May 2018

Leading company operations, developing and implementing strategic expansion plans, and ensuring consistency across 12 brands, 120 business units, and 23 locations. Optimizing processes for purchasing and logistics to ensure maximum cost efficiencies.
• Developed a core HO team consisting of Finance, HR, Purchasing, and PRO focused on support ofoperations, ensuring seamless expansion with on-time openings, and delivering financial results.
• Coaching and mentoring Department Heads including Executive Chef, Call Center / Home DeliveryManager, Maintenance Manager, and Area Managers to ensure that our 700 staff had the proper training, support, and tools to effectively carry out their duties in their respective areas of responsibility.
• Worked with Marketing Agency to develop high impact social media campaigns, secure strategicoutdoor advertising spaces, and develop a POS brand communication plan to consistently highlight our different brands, promotions, and new menu item launches.
• Expanded operations from 110 units to 120 units in the first year, launched a 20th Anniversarycampaign that spanned three weeks and delivered the highest monthly revenue in the company’s history, and in 2016 increased total revenue to USD 25 million delivering NP at 10%.
• Part of the executive team that presented and closed the deal to sell the company to Global CapitalManagement.
Brand portfolio - Subway, Vanellis, Terriyaki, Experience, Al Mangal, Fish Harbor, Pad Thai, Menchie’s
Frozen Yogurt, Papa’s Chicken, Tutti Frutti, Tiki Ming, Tandoor, and Irani Kebab

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

CEO

May 2006 - May 2008

Onda Coffee Break

Bulgaria

May 2006 - May 2008

Turned around Onda Coffee Break from a loss making chain to an operationally profitable company within 18 months. Led the negotiations and successful acquisition of two companies, thus opening un-tapped market areas

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

Education

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

May 2013

May 2013

Master's degree, Masters of Business Administration

United States

GPA (point): 4.0 out of 4

GPA (point): 4.0 out of 4

George Mason University

December 1993

December 1993

Bachelor's degree, International Studies / Contemporary Europe

United States

GPA (point): 3.15 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.15 out of 4

Concentration in economics and Russian studies

Skills

Strong Business Acumen
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Strong Business Acumen
Expert
Strategic Partnership Management
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Strategic Partnership Management
Expert
Change Management
Expert
Change Management
Expert
Multi cultural Teams
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Multi cultural Teams
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Supply Chain Management
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Supply Chain Management
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Languages

English

Expert

Bulgarian

Intermediate