With over 38 years in the hospitality world across Australia, Asia, and the Middle East in various senior management roles, Maadad has launched and operated some of the world’s top hotels, resorts, spas, and lifestyle food and beverage concepts.

In 2010, he established Gates Hospitality, a homegrown company representing handpicked concepts such as Ultra Brasserie, Reform Social & Grill Dubai, Folly by Nick & Scott, Publique, Bistro Des Arts and more.