Michal Debrecéni, Delirest a Primirest

Michal Debrecéni is the Managing Director of Delirest and Primirest for the Czech Republic and Slovakia. He has been involved in the gastronomy industry since his student years and, before turning thirty, led the Czech branch of Villa Enterprises Management. In 2011, he took on the role of country manager at Newrest in Croatia, where, over seven years, he helped the company win the award for the most successful hospitality and catering business in the country four times.

After gaining experience at the South African branch of Dnata-Newrest and the Czech Zátiší Group, he became the Managing Director of Compass Group at the end of 2019, later leading its successor companies, Delirest and Primirest. In this role, he oversees the organization’s operations, technological innovations, and strategic growth, focusing on modern dining concepts, service digitalization, and culinary innovations.

Among the projects he is particularly proud of is the development of a self-service school restaurant model in Tanvald, which set a new standard for efficiency, quality, and sustainability in school catering. His leadership approach combines international experience with strategic management and innovation, continuously advancing gastronomy and enhancing the customer experience.