Gloria Jean’s Coffees Chairman, Nabi Saleh is one of the foremost coffee experts in Australia, with over 27 years of experience in the tea and coffee industries.
After completing a Masters of Science degree in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, Nabi began a career in 1974 in tea and coffee plantations in Papua New Guinea,. He still consults for both the Australian and PNG governments on the marketing, growing and selling of products out of Papua New Guinea.
As part of Australian New Guinea (ANG) Holdings, Nabi was responsible for the marketing and manufacturing of coffee and tea in Papua New Guinea. He also worked for Traveland International, responsible for purchasing and negotiating the procurement of hotel rooms on a worldwide basis. In 1978, Nabi was in charge of a medium-sized coffee company, Asco, and developed the company’s turnover from a quarter of a million dollars to $15 million before it was taken over by Burns Philp.
Nabi’s extensive involvement in the Australian coffee industry extends to his establishment of Columbia Coffee and Tea in 1983, Maranatha Imports Exports in 1989, Praise International in 1994 and Tea and Coffee Traders in 1986 and the commencement of Gloria Jeans International.
Nabi has a passion and a vision to be an encouragement to businesses and people in business to fulfi l their dreams to reach their God given potential.
‘2006 International Franchisor of the Year’ by the Franchising & Licensing Association Singapore (FLA) Gloria Jean’s Coffees won this award ahead of franchisors from around the world invited to vie for the title by the World Franchise Council comprising of 36 member countries. The award recognises the most outstanding franchisor for its success and performance in its own country and for establishing a benchmark for all franchising businesses.
Gloria Jean’s Coffees Chairman, Nabi Saleh is one of the foremost coffee experts in Australia, with over 27 years of experience in the tea and coffee industries.