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Ira Malik

Strategic Advisor | Consumer, Wellness & Lifestyle Businesses | Former McKinsey | Global Growth & Innovation Leader
32.0 yrs experienceManagement Consulting
Apr 2014

The move

MoveJust Falafel → Minor Hotels
TitleChief Operating Officer Just Falafel Corporate and CEO India → Group Director Spa ( EMEA)
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE13.9
Total experience32.0 years
Minor Hotels headcount10,001+ employees
Minor Hotels industryHospitality
Minor Hotels HQBangkok, Klongtoey
Minor Hotels typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Strategic AdvisorMar 2026 — Present
    Self-Employed
  2. Group Director Spa ( EMEA)Apr 2014 — Mar 2026
    Minor Hotels· Dubai
  3. CEO AdvisorJul 2013 — Apr 2014
    Self Employed· Dubai
  4. CEO AdvisorFeb 2013 — Jun 2013
    Frontline Development Partners· Dubai, UAE
  5. Chief Operating Officer Just Falafel Corporate and CEO IndiaJan 2012 — Dec 2012
    Just Falafel· Dubai
  6. COO HospitalityJan 2008 — Dec 2011
    Landmark Group
  7. Strategy & Business Development2002 — 2005
    Avon
  8. Consultant1998 — 2002
    McKinsey & Company
  9. Planning Director1993 — 1997
    Fortune Promoseven
  10. Senior Planner1990 — 1993
    Publicis Graphics

Education

Top skills

StrategyBrand ManagementSales ManagementBusiness StrategyMarket ResearchBusiness Development

About

Strategic advisor and growth leader with experience across consumer, wellness, lifestyle, and hospitality sectors. Former consultant at McKinsey & Company and senior leader across global organizations including Avon, Landmark Group, and Minor Hotels. I partner with founders, investors, and leadership teams to shape strategy, develop new concepts, and scale purpose-led businesses.

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