Hawaiian gets a New CEO and sets sights on Germany

The Poké Bowl chain Hawaiian has brought former Bain consultant Kande Kazadi on board as its new CEO. He is taking over from co-founder Mattijs Hermans and is tasked with driving further growth for the Antwerp-based restaurant chain in Europe. For now, expansion in the Netherlands is proving more difficult than expected.

Dutch growth stalls

After eight years, the three founders of Hawaiian Poké Bowl are stepping down from day-to-day management. Mattijs Hermans is handing over the CEO role to Kande Kazadi, who brings twelve years of experience from strategy consulting firm Bain & Company. Hermans and co-founders Ashkan Shah and Albano Gozhina will remain involved with the chain as shareholders and board members.