Andrea Sartoris

General Manager at Dibba Bay Oysters | Driving Growth | Optimizing Operations | Empowering Teams | Delivering Results

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

As a results-oriented leader with over 20 years of global experience in FMCG, Food Distribution, Retail, HORECA, and E-Commerce, I excel at transforming challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth. Throughout my career, I’ve successfully driven strategic initiatives, managed multimillion-dollar operations, and led diverse, high-performing teams to achieve outstanding business results. Currently serving as the General Manager of Dibba Bay Oysters, I take pride in leading a unique and exceptional brand renowned for setting the benchmark in premium and sustainable gourmet oysters born in the United Arab Emirates and now going beyond. My professional journey spans a broad spectrum of industries where I’ve consistently demonstrated the ability to elevate market presence, optimize operations, and foster long-term growth. I am passionate about purposeful leadership, strategic collaboration, and delivering value that resonates with businesses and communities alike. Whether it’s crafting innovative strategies, building robust partnerships, or driving excellence through operational efficiency, I am committed to achieving impactful outcomes in every venture. My motto: Leading with purpose, innovating for impact, and growing together as one TEAM for a sustainable future.

Experience

  • General Manager at Dibba Bay Oysters
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Dibba Bay Oysters are farmed in the pristine waters of Dibba, Northern Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates. We are the first and unique farm in the Middle East growing gourmet oysters locally for our home & export markets. The nutrient rich waters off the Gulf of Oman, combined with our team’s dedication to rear a remarkable product, make Dibba Bay Oysters a world class and distinctive product.

  • Group Sales Manager at Raibal Holding
    Dec 2023 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Raibal is a privately owned UAE holding company with investments and operations in multiple sectors, such as aquaculture,agriculture, real estate, food & beverage, trading... to name a few

  • Head of Retail & E-Commerce at Admirals Trading LLC
    Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs

    We are a leading multi-disciplined food and beverage distributor, manufacturer, and third-party logistics company operating in UAE. Together, we work every day to reach kitchens and homes with “Food you trust”. Our track record comes from our passion, reliability, and versatility: providing exceptional services and more than 4,000 premium products from a portfolio of 60 renowned global brands, to over 7,000 clients. WE ARE NOT JUST A DISTRIBUTOR, WE ARE YOUR PARTNER. Website: www.admirals.ae Shop Online: www.buylikechefs.com

  • Market Operations Manager at Al Bayader International
    Nov 2018 - Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Our Al Bayader International family has grown in number across the GCC to become an international leader in manufacturing and supplying comprehensive food packaging solutions. With a dedicated team of around 900 employees and the support of over 160 business partners, we deliver added value to the global food and beverage industries and offer an extensive 1,700+ product portfolio, which represents the backbone of retail and foodservice sectors. As part of our constantly expanding business, we currently own and operate three manufacturing facilities with a vast production capacity. Having 12 industrial and logistic locations, we lead several GCC markets with a substantial market share, while steadily increasing penetration into markets further afield, including Europe and Africa.

  • General Sales Manager at Blue Trading & Brokerage Middle East 
    Sep 2014 - Oct 2018 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Blue Trading & Brokerage is a business developer specialised in FMCG food/beverage products and focused on Middle Eastern, African and Indian markets. We are already covering several food categories, thanks to a strong network of partners and distributors ( Retail / Food Service ). All our Brand Partners are well-known internationally and we are always open to explore new opportunities. The company stands out for its international profile and the relevant experience of its members in developing new brands in the Middle East and North African countries, based on a wide knowledge of the structure of these markets. We combine this experience with a young spirit, that’s what makes Blue Trading & Brokerage a company in continuous growth. Main Brand Partners : Buitoni ( Nestle' Group ) Caja Roja ( Nestle' Group ) Pasta Rummo Riso Scotti Cirio Baci Perugina / Perugina ( Nestle' Group ) Salumificio Sosio Molino Grassi Sacla'