Profile

Rizwan Kassim

Founder and CEO
Rikas Hospitality Group

Rizwan Kassim is the visionary Founder & CEO of RIKAS Hospitality Group, home to some of the Middle East’s most celebrated dining destinations, and CEO of Paris Society International, where he leads the global expansion of France’s iconic lifestyle and hospitality brand. As a strategic partner to Ennismore, Rizwan shapes the group’s international F&B strategy, blending creativity, culture, and commerce. Honored with the FHS Leadership Award 2024 and Restaurateur of the Year 2022, his portfolio includes acclaimed venues like La Cantine du Faubourg, Gigi Rigolatto, and Mimi Kakushi, redefining luxury dining worldwide.