Profile

Christian Gradnitzer

VP Business Development
RIKAS Hospitality Group

Christian Gradnitzer is Vice President of Development at RIKAS Hospitality Group, leading its expansion locally and globally. With over 30 years of experience across Europe, the US, and the Middle East, he has worked at The Dorchester, Jumeirah Group, Doğuş Group / D.ream, and Hilton. He was pivotal in developing Jumeirah Group’s restaurant division before joining Doğuş and Hilton. Since 2022, Christian has been instrumental in RIKAS Group’s growth, including award-winning concepts like La Cantine du Faubourg, Ninive, Mimi Kakushi, Twiggy by La Cantine, and others