Industry: Food & Beverage / Hospitality Marketing
Designation: Marketing Director, Maristo Hospitality
Country: UAE
Company: Maristo Hospitality
Impact: An award-winning leader recognized in 2024 with multiple honors, she redefines the F&B landscape by crafting regional strategies for 8+ markets, elevating dining experiences, and setting new benchmarks in hospitality marketing.

Rana Al-Maeeni | Driving Excellence in the F&B Landscape

An award-winning leader, Rana Al-Maeeni currently leads as the Marketing Director of Maristo Hospitality. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Rana has a track record of proven performance, offering leadership and strategic management for the company. An acclaimed expert in the F&B industry, her expertise spanning from concept creation to driving performance change is unmatched. 

Passionate for food and with an entrepreneurial mindset, Rana brings a wave of fresh and creative ideas into the F&B sector. With experience working at different organizations in the industry and building regional brand strategies for over 8 countries, Rana has held leadership positions. She is even a sought-after speaker, sharing her knowledge at different events, including Seamless Middle East 2024, The Customer Experience Live Show 2024, and Vibe Martech Fest 2024, among others. 

Recognizing her unwavering dedication to the field, Rana has been honoured with the Outstanding Leadership Award at Marketing Conference 2.0 in Dubai, 2024, Being She & Gulf News Excellence Award in hospitality, 2024, Global 200 Power Leaders Award in Marketing & Communication, 2024, and more. 

Maristo Hospitality, a division of Ring International Holding, offers a wide range of dining experiences and caters to diverse dietary needs. As the Marketing Director of the group, Rana is responsible for its strategic management, leading the company to new heights. As a seasoned leader of the F&B sector, Rana Al-Maeeni is serving excellence and redefining the field.