Profile

Jennifer Pettinger

Co-Founder, Global Restaurant Investment Forum, Partner,
THINK Hospitality

Jennifer has built a career on fostering meaningful hospitality industry connections across the globe providing her with a unique international perspective on the F&B and hotel investment landscapes and its key players. Having called Dubai home for the past 15 years, Jennifer has become an integral part of the local and international hospitality community. She is a Partner at Think Hospitality, where she helps accelerate restaurant brand growth and maximizes F&B opportunities for investors, retailers, hoteliers, and property developers. Jennifer is also the owner and driving force behind the Global Restaurant Investment Forum, a series of events and an international community focused on facilitating knowledge, connections, and growth for the industry’s leaders. In addition, she serves as a strategic advisor to The Bench, where she was previously Managing Director for the Middle East leading their business in the region. Additionally, she is an advisor to the UAE Restaurants Group Board, reflecting her commitment to supporting the industry she loves.