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Ishaan Bahl

Go-getter · DISC type d
Chief Executive Officer at Risa Hospitality
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Ishaan Bahl is the Chief Executive Officer of Risa Hospitality, the group behind the iconic Khyber restaurant and the popular 145 Cafe & Bar chain. An honoree of the ET 30 under 30 list, the USC Marshall graduate is currently focused on expanding the companys footprint with ten new planned restaurants.

As the third-generation steward of a family business, Ishaan is deeply immersed in the hospitality world. He combines his formal business education with hands-on experience, having interned at Khyber before taking the helm. His focus is on blending legacy with modern, vibrant dining experiences.

Interesting fact: Ishaan represents the third generation to run the Khyber restaurant, a Mumbai culinary landmark established by his grandfather.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Personality Overview

How Ishaan shows up

Self-Confident
Vision Oriented
Challenger

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They respond well to confident salespeople. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Priorities

Topics Ishaan cares about

Hospitality Expansion
He has explicitly stated the company's aim to expand with 10 new restaurants in the coming years, a key strategic goal under his leadership.
Talent Recruitment
He is actively and personally involved in hiring for key roles, using his network to find team members who align with the company's vision.
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Career

Work history

12-2015
Chief Executive Officer
Risa Hospitality
8-2011 - 10-2022
Student
USC Marshall School of Business
5-2014 - 7-2014
Seasonal Analyst
Merrill Lynch
8-2012 - 8-2013
Accountant
Widney Alumni House,USC
5-2012 - 8-2012
Intern
Khyber Restaurant, India
In the press

Media appearances

Ishaan Bahl, CEO of RISA Hospitality Solutions highlights a key shift in today’s dining landscape. Featured in RestaurantIndia (shared on Facebook)
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Ishaan Bahl, CEO - Risa Hospitality Pvt Ltd - Nationwide Awards. Featured in Nationwide Awards
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Education
2011 - 2015
Bachelor's degree
USC Marshall School of Business
2009 - 2011
Education details unavailable
B.D. Somani International School, India
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

d

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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