Onur Kinay
About Onur Kinay
Onur Kinay serves as the Head of Growth at REEF, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in economics from the University of Chicago and has held various leadership roles in operations and finance across multiple countries.
Current Role at REEF
Onur Kinay serves as the Head of Growth at REEF, a position he has held since 2018 in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for driving the company's growth strategies and expanding its market presence. Under his leadership, REEF has achieved significant milestones, including expanding REEF Kitchens to over 30 metropolitan statistical areas and 300 vessels across North America and the United Kingdom. His efforts have resulted in approximately 100% year-over-year growth in new store sales.
Previous Experience at REEF Technology
Before his current role, Onur Kinay worked at REEF Technology as the Global Head of Operations from 2015 to 2017. During this time, he played a key role in operational management and strategic initiatives. His contributions included overseeing the integration of acquisitions in the Middle East and North America, completing these integrations within six months.
Educational Background
Onur Kinay studied at the University of Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from 2002 to 2006. This educational foundation provided him with a strong analytical background, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles within finance and operations.
Career History and Roles
Onur Kinay has held various positions in his career, including Corporate Finance Analyst at Deloitte Financial Advisory Services from 2006 to 2007, Investment Banking Associate at Is Investment Securities from 2007 to 2009, and Consultant at OC&C Strategy Consultants from 2009 to 2011. He co-founded Lidyana and served as COO from 2011 to 2013. He also worked as a mentor at the Founder Institute in 2018 and launched operations for Glovo in the MENA region in 2018.
Achievements in Operations and Strategy
Throughout his career, Onur Kinay has implemented various strategic initiatives that have led to significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. He reduced repair and maintenance spending by over 70% within three months by introducing new vendors and a preventative maintenance program. Additionally, he restructured the PMO and Analytics departments, achieving approximately $3 million in annual savings.