Samir Kuckreja
Founder & CEO at Tasanaya Hospitality- Claim this Profile
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Dilip Cherian
There’s deep knowledge, this wunderkid embodies (besides his eternal youth formula) of the entire Hospitality Business ecosystem. He’s mastered Ops, knows both the back-room details and Boardroom niceties. Though he wears his knowledge lightly, just watch out for his rapier analysis, often sheathed in good humor. He’s my go-to for anything in this space and adds qualitatively to any projects, you’re lucky to have him invest in.
Amit Jatia
Samir is the President of the industry body and I have had the opportunity to work with him on that count. He is a true leader and has through his persistence set up the Mumbai chapter and has got the industry in Mumbai to work together in resolving common issues. I find him a great leader and a very talented and easy person to work with.
Dilip Cherian
There’s deep knowledge, this wunderkid embodies (besides his eternal youth formula) of the entire Hospitality Business ecosystem. He’s mastered Ops, knows both the back-room details and Boardroom niceties. Though he wears his knowledge lightly, just watch out for his rapier analysis, often sheathed in good humor. He’s my go-to for anything in this space and adds qualitatively to any projects, you’re lucky to have him invest in.
Amit Jatia
Samir is the President of the industry body and I have had the opportunity to work with him on that count. He is a true leader and has through his persistence set up the Mumbai chapter and has got the industry in Mumbai to work together in resolving common issues. I find him a great leader and a very talented and easy person to work with.
Dilip Cherian
There’s deep knowledge, this wunderkid embodies (besides his eternal youth formula) of the entire Hospitality Business ecosystem. He’s mastered Ops, knows both the back-room details and Boardroom niceties. Though he wears his knowledge lightly, just watch out for his rapier analysis, often sheathed in good humor. He’s my go-to for anything in this space and adds qualitatively to any projects, you’re lucky to have him invest in.
Amit Jatia
Samir is the President of the industry body and I have had the opportunity to work with him on that count. He is a true leader and has through his persistence set up the Mumbai chapter and has got the industry in Mumbai to work together in resolving common issues. I find him a great leader and a very talented and easy person to work with.
Dilip Cherian
There’s deep knowledge, this wunderkid embodies (besides his eternal youth formula) of the entire Hospitality Business ecosystem. He’s mastered Ops, knows both the back-room details and Boardroom niceties. Though he wears his knowledge lightly, just watch out for his rapier analysis, often sheathed in good humor. He’s my go-to for anything in this space and adds qualitatively to any projects, you’re lucky to have him invest in.
Amit Jatia
Samir is the President of the industry body and I have had the opportunity to work with him on that count. He is a true leader and has through his persistence set up the Mumbai chapter and has got the industry in Mumbai to work together in resolving common issues. I find him a great leader and a very talented and easy person to work with.
Experience
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Tasanaya Hospitality
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India
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & CEO
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Oct 2017 - Present
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GLEAM Network India
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Delhi, India
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Chairman
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Jan 2021 - Present
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X-PM
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France
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner
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Mar 2018 - Present
Part-time Partner with X-PM India, part of WIL Group - provide transitional leadership to companies Part-time Partner with X-PM India, part of WIL Group - provide transitional leadership to companies
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Indian Public Schools Society - The Doon School
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Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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Governing Body Member
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Oct 2016 - Present
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Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council
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India
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founding Governing Body Member
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Sep 2014 - Present
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National Restaurant Association of India
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New Delhi Area, India
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Past Trustee and President
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Sep 2009 - Sep 2019
I was a Trustee of the National Restaurant Association of India from 2014 till 2019. Earlier was President for 5 years till 2014. The Association represents over 7000 independent and chain restaurants across India, Key activity areas include advocacy with the government, training seminars, knowledge sharing, updates on both national and international trends, industry reports and networking events. I was a Trustee of the National Restaurant Association of India from 2014 till 2019. Earlier was President for 5 years till 2014. The Association represents over 7000 independent and chain restaurants across India, Key activity areas include advocacy with the government, training seminars, knowledge sharing, updates on both national and international trends, industry reports and networking events.
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Zomato
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India
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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President - Zomato Base
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Jan 2017 - Sep 2017
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Tasanaya Hospitality Private Limited
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New Delhi Area, India
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Founder & CEO
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2016
Samir Kuckreja set up Tasanaya Hospitality Private Limited. The company provides a gamut of services including the following: * Entry strategies for international restaurant chains * Growth strategies for existing chains * Franchising systems and manuals * Operational performance improvement for existing hotel/restaurant chains including menu strategies, cost optimization, orgainzational structure, systems and processes * M&A advisory services for both buyers (PE/VC funds and angel investors) and sellers (hotel and restaurant chains) * Fund raising for hospitality chains * Strategic consulting for service providers to the industry both in India and other countries Show less
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Nirula's Corner House Pvt. Ltd.
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New Delhi Area, India
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CEO & Managing Director
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Jul 2006 - Apr 2012
India's original and largest domestic QSR brand. Serves desilicous burgers, pizzas, North Indian food and famous for world class ice creams. Grew the brand from 35 outlets to 85 outlets in 8 cities Contemporized the brand Created successful new formats India's original and largest domestic QSR brand. Serves desilicous burgers, pizzas, North Indian food and famous for world class ice creams. Grew the brand from 35 outlets to 85 outlets in 8 cities Contemporized the brand Created successful new formats
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Mars Hotels and Restaurants
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Mumbai
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Joint Managing Director
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Sep 2004 - Apr 2006
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Yum! Restaurants International
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager Business Development
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Apr 2001 - Aug 2004
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Education
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1987 - 1990
Cornell University
BS, Hotel and Restaurant Administration -
1984 - 1987
St. Stephen's College, Delhi
BA, Economics -
1977 - 1984
The Doon School
ISC, Economics, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and English -
1973 - 1976
La Martinere School,Kolkata
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