
Praba Manickam, Global Executive Chef and COO of FoodFund International (FFI) has spent over a decade shaping the success of the group’s 27 restaurants across six countries. Starting as a Sous Chef at The Meat Co. in 2007, he quickly rose through the ranks, launching Tribes, Dubai’s Best African Restaurant in 2011, and later overseeing brands like SĀN Beach, Taverna Greek Kitchen, and Ristorante Loren.
Under his leadership, FFI has served 21 million guests and generated AED 1.7 billion in revenue. A hands-on leader, Praba drives innovation, mentors 800 chefs, and is spearheading new restaurant openings in Dubai, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. Recognised with multiple industry awards, he continues to redefine dining through creativity, quality, and operational excellence.