Ankit Sharma
Sr. F&B & Head of R&D at Costa Coffee
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Joined February 2026
Summary
Senior F&B and R&D leader for an international coffee brand, responsible for product and operational R&D across Europe and MENA. theorg+1
Experienced in food innovation and local menu adaptation, having worked in product development roles that tailored international formats to local tastes. wordpress+1
Publishes longer-form writing on entrepreneurship and hospitality, including a marketing project on Costa Coffee and an article on persistence in founding ventures. scribd+1
Based in Dubai and active in the region's hospitality/foodservice scene as reflected in professional profiles and contact listings. theorg+1
Work
Education
Writing
The Founder Who Failed 5,126 Times Until He Succeeded
October 1, 2025Long-form article reflecting on founders who persisted through repeated failures (Dyson, Tesla, Colonel Sanders, others) and lessons for entrepreneurs.
Research on Costa Coffee Marketing Plan
A project/report on Costa Coffee's marketing plan, target market, SWOT analysis, and competitors.