India’s leading Hospitality Purchasing Managers’ Forum (HPMF) marked its first ever global entry by launching the Middle East chapter at Ibis One Central, Dubai. HPMF is the first professional association spreading wings beyond India and going international. The entire delegation of over 55 hospitality professionals from across Middle East along with the guest of honors Shaikh Ahmed Al Habbai – Chairman of Al Habbai International, Thomas Payne – Director US High Bush Blueberry Council, Juan Esteban Sanchez – Director Procolombia and Dinesh Shinde – MD Anusaya Fresh Fruits and Veg LLC with other dignitaries gathered at Ibis One Central, Dubai.
Mohan Deshpande, Chairman, HPMF, welcomed all delegates and thanked them for believing in the HPMF’s core objective of Development of Hospitality Procurement Professionals. Nitin Nagrale, Founder & General Secretary, said, “Purchasing is an integral part of any organization and forming a forum like HPMF was more of need than desire. The Forum aims in bringing the world closer by networking and collaborating.”
“We are excited to launch the HPMF Middle East Chapter in Dubai,” said Bhanu Pratap Singh; President of Middle East Chapter, thanking the audience for being part of the successful launch of chapter.