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This list showcases the top British Columbia based President operating in the Restaurants space. If you think a President is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.ca.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Robin Chakrabarti
President & Partner of RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc
Partner Robin Chakrabarti has 20 years of hands on operational experience in consumer packaged goods, food service and distribution and in mergers and acquisitions across diversified industries both in North America and Europe. Having bought, sold, financed and operated mid-sized companies, Robin is uniquely positioned to understand and relate to the opportunities and challenges of RAMMP’s franchisees and other stakeholders. He currently sits on the board of We Care, a leading home healthcare provider in Canada and on the board of Coast Capital Savings Credit Union one of Canada’s largest credit unions and is Chair of the Board of Directors of the Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres, one of Canada’s largest childcare providers.
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About RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc: RAMMP Hospitality Brands goal is to build national hospitality brands through long standing and profitable franchisees.
Sheryl Pringle
Vice President of Finance of RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc
Sheryl Pringle has close to 10 years of senior accounting experience within a variety of industries including technology, non-profit and the hospitality and foodservice sector. Sheryl was formerly with one of Canada’s largest casual dining restaurant chains and is now transposing that experience to one of Canada’s fastest growing restaurant chains, RAMMP. To bring franchisees into fiscal prosperity Sheryl promotes strong financial discipline, the value of corporate culture, and a commitment to social responsibility and the environment.
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About RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc: RAMMP Hospitality Brands goal is to build national hospitality brands through long standing and profitable franchisees.
Tony Zidar
Senior Vice President of RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc
Tony Zidar is a diverse operational leader in the hospitality with over 24 years of experience spanning many different sectors of the industry. Over his career, Tony has gained his expertise developing concepts and talent grids within sole proprietorships, franchise environments and publicly held companies. In his leadership roles, Tony has been tasked with leading and growing large high performing teams, turning around under-performing concepts, and developing exciting and fresh new concepts for expansion and growth. Tony is an active member of the hospitality industry and has had seats on the Board of Advisors for the programs at both George Brown College and Georgian College.
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About RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc: RAMMP Hospitality Brands goal is to build national hospitality brands through long standing and profitable franchisees.
Warren Goss
Vice President of Operations of RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc
Warren Goss has nearly 30 years of foodservice and hospitality related experience. As both an owner and operator of his own restaurant, Warren is the leader over new store openings for RAMMP. His personal exposure to all aspects of the restaurant business has caused Warren to become incredibly adept in finding, developing and leading strong restaurant teams that adhere to leading operational systems and standards found only at RAMMP.
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About RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc: RAMMP Hospitality Brands goal is to build national hospitality brands through long standing and profitable franchisees.
Don Gowan
Senior Vice President of RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc
Don Gowan has over twenty years of senior management experience in numerous sectors most recently, managing a large region for the world’s largest Caterpillar dealer. Don has also worked in the not-for-profit sector and has many years of international experience in the consumer packaged goods and logistics sector with Canadian Springs Water Company, a subsidiary of Groupe Danone, and other global brands. Don is active on several boards including the College of New Caledonia, The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation and has been a lifelong member of Kiwanis International.
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About RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc: RAMMP Hospitality Brands goal is to build national hospitality brands through long standing and profitable franchisees.
Rick Villalpando
Senior Vice President of Business Development of RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc
Rick Villalpando has 25 years Senior Management experience in Franchise Development, with 15 of those years specifically invested in the foodservice industry. Over his career Rick has held senior positions with Prime Restaurants (Vice President National Development), White Spot Restaurants (Vice President, Business Development), Boston Pizza Restaurants (Director of Franchising and Real Estate for Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest US), and Quizno’s Classic Subs (Vice President, Operations/Franchise Support). This significant exposure to different brands and market segments is what makes Rick such an invaluable resource to RAMMP’s franchise development and franchisees.
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About RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc: RAMMP Hospitality Brands goal is to build national hospitality brands through long standing and profitable franchisees.
Doug Smith
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Keg Royalties Income Fund
Mr. Smith has been involved with The Keg since 1985. Prior to his appointment to his current position in October 2011, Mr. Smith was The Keg’s Vice President US Operations and led the company’s US expansion. Previously, he served in Operations management roles with The Keg in Ontario and Alberta.
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About The Keg Royalties Income Fund: The Keg have locations across Canada and in Phoenix, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, and Seattle in the United States.
