Starbucks at Alshaya Group

Starbucks® Coffee Company, the international coffeehouse and roastery chain, operates in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as a licensed franchise under the umbrella of Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators. As the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the region, Starbucks MENA seamlessly integrates global coffee expertise and local knowhow.

Starbucks MENA is all about nurturing the human connection, bringing together local communities and delivering memorable customer experiences. We work to ensure the highest standards of quality and excellence in bringing you an ethically sourced, high-quality cup of Arabica coffee. Serving up coffee and connections to draw our world closer, Starbucks MENA currently operates more than 1200 stores in 10 countries in the MENA region

Andy Holmes, President, Starbucks, Alshaya Group

Andy Holmes is President of the Starbucks Division of Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators. He is responsible for steering the division’s strategic growth and leading the Starbucks teams in strengthening the brand’s presence across 13 countries, in MENA, Türkiye, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan from his office in Kuwait.

He brings more than two decades of industry experience, with over 12 years at Alshaya Starbucks. Under his leadership, the network of Starbucks stores in MENA, Türkiye, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan has grown from 650 to over 2,000 locations.

Prior to joining Alshaya Group, Andy spent six years with Starbucks Corporation, culminating in his role as VP Operations for the EMEA region based in Amsterdam, collaborating with geographic licensees, including Alshaya. He previously worked for Whitbread plc, where he held various operational leadership and development roles for both TGI Fridays and Costa Coffee.