Mohamed El-Fakharany

Mohamed El-Fakharany is the Chief Operating Officer of Barns, Saudi Arabia’s largest homegrown coffee chain and one of the Kingdom’s fastest growing consumer brands. He oversees the company’s commercial direction, innovation efforts, and expanding regional footprint.

With more than twenty years of leadership across Saudi Arabia and the GCC, Mohamed has been closely involved in the rise of the modern F&B landscape, helping brands navigate growth, competition, and changing consumer expectations. 

His work spans large scale operational transformation, cross market expansion, and the development of performance focused business models that strengthen both brand value and customer experience.

Widely respected for his clear thinking and deep understanding of Saudi consumer behavior, Mohamed is frequently consulted for his perspective on franchising strategies, market development, and operational excellence.