Team Category: Our Leadership Team

Mr. Kesri Kapur is the Group CEO of Kuwait Food Company (Americana) KSCC (the Company) since July 2016. He has over 32 years of experience in retail manufacturing and distribution across the Middle East and Australasia, including Singapore, UAE, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, Brunei, and India. Prior to his current roles, Mr. Kesri Kapur was the… Continue reading Kesri Kapur

Mr. Faisal Bari has been the Group CFO of Kuwait Food Company (Americana) since June 2017. He has over 30+ years of diverse international experience in several blue-chip organizations and has worked in KSA and UAE since 1998. Has contributed to major strategic initiatives involving business transformations; portfolio rationalization; acquisitions / divestments and capital investments… Continue reading Faisal Bari

Mr. Saqib Awan has been the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary of Kuwait Food Company (Americana) KSCC since joining back in July 2018. In his role, Saqib Awan managed the corporate governance function of the Company along with its holding and operating subsidiaries in various jurisdictions where Americana operates. In addition, he was part… Continue reading Saqib Awan

Vijay Krishnan joined Americana Foods in September 2020 and is the Chief Financial Officer of Americana Foods. In his role, Vijay leads the Finance function, Information Technology ,Shared Services and Indirect Procurement, ensuring these critical areas operate seamlessly to support the organization’s strategic objectives and enable its growth. Vijay served in various senior Finance Leadership… Continue reading Vijay Krishnan

Adel Al Alfi joined Americana Foods in 2008 and is the Managing Director of Cairo Poultry Company ‘CPC’, the largest leading vertically integrated poultry company in Egypt, and a publicly listed enterprise on the Egyptian Stock Exchange. In his role, Adel manages the backward integrated business end-to-end. Adel is also the Vice Chairman of the… Continue reading Adel Al Alfi

Devasheesh Singh joined Americana Foods in April 2024 and is the Chief Operating Officer for the Protein category. In his role, Devasheesh leads the end-to-end Protein category (Frozen Processed Poultry, Beef and Seafood portfolio) across the GCC, overseeing the commercial, marketing, procurement, R&D, manufacturing and QHSE Functions. Prior to Americana Foods, Devasheesh served as the… Continue reading Devasheesh Singh

Mohamed Safwat Moustafa joined Americana Foods in April 2017 and is the Chief Operating Officer for the Fruits and Vegetables category. In his role, Mohamed oversees the end-to-end Frozen Fruits and Vegetables category (Frozen French Fries, Vegetables and Frozen Fruits) managing the commercial, marketing, procurement, R&D, agriculture, manufacturing and QHSE Functions. Mohamed manages two stand-alone… Continue reading Mohamed Safwat Moustafa

Rishi Sethia joined Americana Foods in October 2020 and is the Chief Operating Officer for the Grocery and Impulse category. In his role, Rishi leads the end-to-end Grocery and Impulse category (Canned food, Cakes and Cookies, and Bakery portfolio) across the GCC and Egypt, overseeing the commercial, marketing, procurement, R&D, manufacturing and QHSE Functions. Rishi… Continue reading Rishi Sethia

Nihal Hammad joined Americana Foods in July 2022 and is the Chief Human Resources Officer of Americana Foods. In her role, Nihal leads the People Agenda (HR and Administration Functions) across markets, with a focus on driving and fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace that attracts, develops, and retains top talent, and builds a high-performance… Continue reading Nihal Hammad

Nayla El Khoury joined Americana Foods in October 2020 and is the General Manager of the Transformation Office. In her role, Nayla leads the Program Management Office (PMO), Business Development (organic and inorganic), Corporate Communication (internal and external) and the Environmental, Social, and Governance ‘ESG’ agenda. Nayla also served as Chief of Staff of Americana… Continue reading Nayla El Khoury