Alex Brand
About Alex Brand
Alex Brand serves as the Regional Director of Kitchens and Retail at REEF and as Managing Director at Peppertree Kenya. He has a background in political science and business, with extensive experience in operations management across multiple cities.
Work at REEF
Alex Brand serves as the Regional Director of Kitchens and Retail at REEF, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees kitchen operations across three major cities: Chicago, Minneapolis, and Detroit. His responsibilities include driving unit-level profitability through operational excellence. He focuses on building efficient teams and systems that support the company's growth while ensuring quality standards are met.
Current Role at Peppertree Kenya
In addition to his role at REEF, Alex Brand has been the Managing Director at Peppertree Kenya since 2018. Based in Nairobi, he has led the company for six years, contributing to its operational strategies and overall management. His leadership at Peppertree Kenya complements his experience in the food and retail sectors.
Education and Expertise
Alex Brand holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Wesleyan University, where he studied from 2002 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting and Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, completing the program from 2013 to 2015. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his roles in management and operations.
Previous Experience at Liberty Eagle Holdings
Before joining REEF, Alex Brand worked as the Director of Operations at Liberty Eagle Holdings from 2015 to 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing various operational aspects of the business, contributing to his extensive experience in the industry.