Rabih Fakhreddine
| Rabih Fakhreddine | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1985 (age 40–41) Lebanon |
| 🎓 Alma mater | American University of Beirut |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2006–present |
| 🏢 Organization |
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| Known for | Founder of 7 Management |
Rabih Fakhreddine (born 1985) is a Lebanese entrepreneur.[1] He is the founder of 7 Management,[2] a hospitality and entertainment company based in the Middle East.[3][4]
Early life and education
Fakhreddine was born and raised in Lebanon.[5] He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in marketing from the American University of Beirut in 2006.[6][7]
Career
Fakhreddine began his career in the FMCG industry at Transmed (Procter & Gamble) before joining British American Tobacco, where he held managerial roles overseeing the Levant region.[6][1]
In 2015, he founded 7 Management,[8] a company that develops and operates hospitality and entertainment venues in the Middle East.[9] The company has operated in cities such as Dubai, Doha, Beirut, and Athens.[10][11]
In 2024, 7 Management was appointed as the operator of Astir Beach in Athens.[3] The company also announced plans for a licensed street dining and entertainment project, 25 Jump Street, in Dubai.[12]
Recognition
In 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, Fakhreddine was named Best Nightlife Entrepreneur of the Year by the Caterer After Dark Awards.[13][14] In 2023, he was included in the Caterer Middle East Power List as one of the region's Top 50 F&B Leaders.[15] He also won the award in 2024 and 2025.[16] He was recognized by Forbes Middle East as one of the 20 individuals contributing to the luxury dining sector in the region.[17] In 2025, he was featured in Arabian Business’s Dubai 100 list of the most influential business figures in the city.[18]
Affiliations
He is a board member of the Global Smile Foundation and a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), UAE Chapter.[19][20]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "7 Management Founder & Group CEO, Rabih Fakhreddine: Early Beginnings and the Birth of 7 Management". 2025-01-18. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ East, Forbes Middle. "Rabih Fakhreddine, Founder And CEO Of 7 Management: Nights To Remember". Forbes ME. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Report, GN Focus (2025-02-11). "7 Management appointed as operator of Athens' iconic Astir Beach". Gulf News. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "Exclusive interview with 7 Management CEO Rabih Fakhreddine - Caterer Middle East". 2021-06-26. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ admin (2022-07-15). "Rabih Fakhreddine: Fuelling the Global F&B Revolution". Tycoon Success. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Ghantous, Rita (2025-04-24). "Why it pays to be bold and think big in hospitality brand-building". Hospitality News Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "Rabih Fakhreddine, CEO Behind Brands Like Cafe Beirut & Antika, Just Won F&B Heavyweight Of The Year". www.the961.com. 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ Thomas, Aby Sam (2023-02-13). "Setting The Trend: Rabih Fakhreddine, Founder And CEO, 7 Management | Entrepreneur". Entrepreneur. Archived from the original on 2025-02-10. Retrieved 2025-07-18. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "ahlan Hot 100: Rabih Fakhreddine". 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ↑ "Rabih Fakhreddine Discusses Global Expansion And Following His Dreams". A&E Magazine. 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ l’Hôtellerie, La Tribune de (2021-06-18). "Beyrouth, Liban | Rabih Fakhreddine, pionnier de la Restauration et de la vie nocturne". LA TRIBUNE DE L‘HOTELLERIE • Actualités hôtelières (in français). Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ↑ Report, Gulf News (2024-12-14). "25 Jump Street, Dubai's first licensed street, to open in One Central". Gulf News. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "SHORTLIST FOR THE BIG NIGHT LIFE AWARDS 2025 REVEALED - Hotel & Catering". 2025-06-09. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "Rabih Fakhreddine and 7 Management win big at Caterer After Dark Awards - Caterer Middle East". 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "Caterer Power List 2023: 50 of the most influential F&B industry leaders - Caterer Middle East". 2023-12-03. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "Rabih Fakhreddine, CEO Behind Brands Like Cafe Beirut & Antika, Just Won F&B Heavyweight Of The Year". www.the961.com. 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ Mughal, Waqar. "Leaders Behind Luxury Dining in the Middle East". Forbes Lists. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ Rawuf, Abdul (2025-03-26). "The Dubai 100: The most influential people in the emirate 2025 - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". www.arabianbusiness.com. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "Rabih Fakhreddine - Founder & Group CEO 7 Management". forbesmiddleeastevents.com. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "Interview: From Beirut to the world - Hotelier Middle East". 2020-03-03. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
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