Press release -
Christian Bellander is appointed CEO at O’Learys Trademark
Christian Bellander has been offered and accepted the position as CEO of the franchise organization O'Learys Trademark. Christian took over as acting CEO on January 22, 2016.
- An extensive recruitment process has been completed and many very well qualified candidates were interviewed. However, the board has found that the best candidate was already present in the company, says Lars Edengréen, Chairman of the Board. Christian has contributed to the company's strong development for many years and has all the necessary skills needed to take on the role as CEO.
Christian Bellander joined O’Learys Trademark in 2004 and has been a big part of O'Learys’ journey. Academic studies in civil engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and practical experience from the construction industry as well as the restaurant and hospitality industry brought Christian to O’Learys Trademark. During the years at the company Christian has held positions as project manager, operations manager and most recently as COO with responsibility for the chain's regular operations, construction of restaurants, product and concept development.
- Becoming CEO at O'Learys Trademark is a challenge which I accept with pride. I have great respect for all the hard work that brought us to where we are today and the fun job waiting. A lot of people has contributed to our success during the first 27 years and I look forward to our continued journey, says Christian Bellander.
O'Learys’ chain had its best year ever in 2015. The target is to establish an additional 120 restaurants in the next three years, reaching an annual revenue of over 3 billion SEK and to continue the international expansion. In parallel, the brand portfolio is developed with four new brands in the Nordic market. Boston Grill, Bambino's Great Italian Eatery, Holy Monkey and OBW.
- O'Learys is one of the world's most exciting brands to work with. The driving force and the knowledge to build such a strong concept as O'Learys we use in the development of our new concepts. We have a strong tradition, strong relationships with franchisees and partners, and a strong team at the headquarters. I see great potential for us to develop much further, says Christian Bellander.
Official entry date as CEO is May 1st. Christian Bellander’s assignments for the Board on behalf of the O’Learys chain will be concluded the same date.
For further information:
Christian Bellander, acting CEO, christian.bellander@olearystrademark.com +46 (0)70-856 03 75
Lars Edengreen, Chairman of the Board: lars.edengreen@ssp.se +46 (0)73-688 16 05
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- bambinos
O'Learys Trademark is a Swedish franchise organization and brand owners of O’Learys Bar & Restaurant, Boston Grill, Bambino’s Great Italian Eatery, OBW and Holy Monkey. O’Learys was founded in 1988 by restaurateur Jonas Reinholdsson and is established with 120 restaurants in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Hungary, Turkey, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, China and Vietnam. The total turnover 2015 was 1.86 billion SEK. O’Learys Trademark works in partnership with Swedish UN Association with the CSR-program Meal4Meal, which so far has contributed to over 1,5 million school meals in DR Congo and Ethiopia. O'Learys core values are Fair, Passionate, Proud. More information can be found on www.olearyssportsbar.com.
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