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Alshaya hosts Dean of Harvard Kennedy School

25 Oct 2016

Douglas W. Elmendorf, the Dean of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, was among the guests at a dinner hosted by Mohammed Alshaya, the executive chairman of retail franchise operator M. H. Alshaya Co., this week.

Prof. Elmendorf is a leading economist and former Harvard faculty member and was previously the director of the US Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Mr Alshaya serves on the Leadership Council at Harvard Kennedy School, and the dinner was part of Prof. Elmendorf's visit to the region to strengthen relations with local businesses and institutions.

The dinner was also attended by US Ambassador to Kuwait, Lawrence Silverman; Turkish Ambassador to Kuwait, Murat Tamer; and Dr Hussein Al-Ansari, the President of Kuwait University.

Alshaya hosts Dean of Harvard Kennedy School

Attending a dinner in honour of Douglas W. Elmendorf, the Dean of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, this week were (from left): Ayman Alshaya, CEO of Alshaya Enterprises; Hilary Rantisi, Director of the Middle East Initiative (MEI) at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government's (HKS) Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Dr Hussein Al-Ansari, the President of Kuwait University; Prof. Elmendorf; Mohammed Alshaya, Executive Chairman of M. H. Alshaya Co.; Lawrence Silverman, the US Ambassador to Kuwait; Tarek Sultan, CEO & Vice Chairman of Agility; Murat Tamer, the Turkish Ambassador to Kuwait; Guido de Wilde, SVP & Regional Director, Middle East at Marriott International; Cathy Coyle, Director of Major Gifts, Harvard Kennedy School; and Fahed Abushaar, Area Director & General Manager, Sheraton Kuwait.

Company overview 

Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise, first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, offering an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands to customers.

Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Türkiye and Europe, with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well as a growing online and digital business.

Operating in multiple sectors including Apparel, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group colleagues are united by a commitment to authentically deliver great customer service and brand experiences.

Fresh, modern and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving portfolio reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, through to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to be. Brands such as Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania.