Saman Darkan is a Co-founder and Chief Technology and Product Officer of Kitopi, the largest next gen F&B ecosystem in the middle east.

Founded in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi’s purpose is to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy. With 6000+ employees and 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar, Kitopi operates a portfolio of invested and franchised brands, helping them grow and scale - both in the delivery and dine-in space. In addition to its markets of operations, Kitopi operates its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland, and its global Customer Experience Center in Dubai, UAE and Amman, Jordan.

Prior to co-founding Kitopi, Saman worked at ARC International, where he was the Digital Transformation Director. With his entrepreneurial spirit, he also worked on different startups such as My Metro Talk, Central Tickets, and Little Bedoo.