Shalini Gangaramani

SHALINI GANGARAMANI – In the realm of entrepreneurship, she is a force to be reckoned with. As the group director and board member of the construction firm Al Fara’a Group, overseeing 10 companies and a workforce of 18,000 across the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and India, she has proven her mettle in the corporate world. Additionally, she has founded and manages the Purple Honey Group, which operates a chain of popular restaurants in the UAE.

Originally trained as a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for construction, she made a bold shift to the world of Food & Beverages. Despite this unconventional transition, her versatile acumen and entrepreneurial spirit have propelled her to great success in the hospitality industry. Her first venture, ‘Coriander,’ has achieved remarkable success, setting the stage for her to expand her culinary empire.

With plans to open multiple new restaurants in the next few years, she is poised to make a significant impact in the hospitality sector, showcasing innovation and excellence in every venture. Her initials, SGD, are synonymous with innovation in Food & Beverages, setting a new standard for the industry.