ARLENE - Key Persons
Benson Thomas began his professional path in 2012 after completing his Chartered Certified Accountant qualification (ACCA).
Before joining Indoguna Productions FZCO in 2017, Benson was an audit senior for Kreston Menon, Dubai, where he ran comprehensive audits as well as due diligence assignments for mergers and acquisitions.
His passion & commitment made him a sought-after finance professional at Kreston Menon and he quickly rose from an associate to an independent auditor, then Audit Senior. Five years at Kreston Menon enhanced his strategic thinking, technical skills, and the professional values needed to drive any organization forward in a fast-changing world.
Benson is both passionate about the food industry and manages the financial part of the operation in today's complex market. As part of his continuing professional development, Benson is currently pursuing the chartered financial analyst program, one of the highest distinctions in the finance profession.
"The finance industry is very demanding and increasingly complex. At Indoguna Productions I get to work with a fantastic team which I believe is an ace up my sleeve."
Helene Raudaschl built her path to success by achieving outcomes that others said could never be done.
Having created Singapore's first-ever air-dried meat plant to critical acclaim, she then took her culinary magic to Dubai, where she opened a manufacturing facility to provide Halal-certified meats to the Arab world. Her next triumph was Arlene, a line of meat-inspired delicacies crafted to fill a void in the marketplace for plant-based versions of popular meat-filled dishes that are traditional staples of most international cuisines.
"I set out to create a brand that can reach out to a much more multi-cultural world," Raudaschl says.
Arlene offers everything from kebabs, dumplings, international appetizers, to dim sum and ready meals, replicating the meat favorites of many people but on a plant-based platform. Crafted exclusively for all vegans, meat lovers alike, it is available in foodservice and retail formats. The taste satisfaction of Arlene is the focused point of our design. For us, taste is our first utmost priority.
Operation and Meat Processing Manager Kamal El Sayed is Indoguna's man behind the scenes, ensuring the quality and overseeing the production of delicate and handcrafted halal products.
Following butchery stints with several of the finest hotels and restaurants in Egypt, Dubai, and Qatar, El Sayed launched his career at the Four Seasons Egypt before moving to the Shangri-la Dubai. He later became the Butchery Commissary Chef de Cuisine for the opening of the Monarch Hotel Dubai. From there, it was off to the Westin le Meridien Resort in Dubai before relocating to Qatar where he worked in the St. Regis Qatar prior to joining the Indoguna production team in 2015.
"I'm driven by my passion for halal meat products... I draw inspiration from local flavours and ingredients, blending them with the various techniques acquired from around the world to form new experiences."
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- Convenience Food Production Manager Zhang Xiang Brings Years of Training and Experience from the Finest Hotels and Restaurants in Asia and the Middle East to His Position With Indoguna
Inspired by Hong Kong's Golden Age style of fine dining, Zhang is responsible for a full line-up of specialties wholly reflective of the nations in which he has worked. Having launched his career in China, he moved to the old Hong Kong Tea House Restaurant of Raffles Hotel Singapore, working under the leadership of legendary Chef Jeff Wong.
He later brought his wealth of Asian culinary experience and knowledge to Dubai as Dim Sum Chef for Da Shi Dai, nominated as the city's best Chinese restaurant. Before joining Indoguna, Zhang was part of the Opening Team for Shangri La Abu Dhabi.
"I love dim sum, the varieties of different styles and techniques, which can be both simple and complex at the same time."
Convenience Food Production Manager Zhang Xiang brings years of training and experience from the finest hotels and restaurants in Asia and the Middle East to his position with Indoguna.