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Patrick Willis

Initiator · DISC type Di
Managing Director at Innovative Restaurant Concepts
📍 Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Patrick Willis is the Managing Director of Innovative Restaurant Concepts, with three decades of experience in the global hospitality industry. As the former COO of Marlon Abela Restaurant Corporation, he was instrumental in building an international group of award-winning, Michelin-starred restaurants. He is an honors graduate of The American University of Paris and Clark University.

Described by colleagues as creative, inspiring, dedicated, and professional, Patrick has a deep passion for the hospitality industry. He is actively involved in charitable causes, including Meals on Wheels and Restaurants Against Hunger, demonstrating a commitment to community engagement beyond his professional achievements.

Unique fact: Patrick was inducted into the International Food and Beverage Forum Hall of Fame Society in 2009.

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Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Personality Overview

How Patrick shows up

Impact-Oriented
Conviction Driven
Friendly Challenger

They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Patrick cares about

Fine Dining Excellence
He has a long history of developing and operating Michelin-starred restaurants, focusing on the highest standards of food, wine, and service.
Restaurant Brand Building
His expertise includes creating a brand's DNA, vision, and journey, having successfully built an international restaurant group from the ground up.
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Career

Work history

Managing Director
Innovative Restaurant Concepts
COO MARC, Restaurateur Michelin-starred, Entrepreneur
Marlon Abela Restaurant Corporation (MARC)
MARC Consultancies
Marlon Abela Restaurant Corporation (MARC)
Corporate Director Food & Beverage
The Oberoi Group
Various interim Hospitality and Consultancy assignments
General Manager/Consultant
In the press

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Education
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Clark University
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The American University of Paris
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

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