Our Team

A co-founder of Häcker Kitchens Dubai, Raj started his journey in textile manufacturing for upholstery and soft furnishings in the UK. Staying within the world of interiors, Raj went on to bring Häcker Kitchens center stage in Dubai. A firm believer in the ethos that one must simply create a space that brings out the best in everyone, Raj leads the team with a steadfast vision through nurturing talent and unlocking their potential. Having created Häcker Kitchens Dubai on a foundation of uncompromised integrity and excellence, he continues to oversee its growth as the leading luxury kitchen brands in the UAE.

Having started his career in a kitchen studio in Oxford, England, David now travels across Asia and Africa, designing ultra-luxurious kitchens to meet the multi-faceted requirements of the most demanding chefs, professional cooks, VIPS and celebrities. Leading the team as Director of Sales at Häcker, he’s an ardent believer in the pursuit of intelligent design. David is to Häcker what functionality is to our kitchens – integral. Having started his career in the UK, David has since worked on lead projects in across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia specialising in high-end luxury projects.

Maya is an award-winning marketer specialized in strategic brand development and implementation.

In a career spanning more than 15 years, she has worked with both global and local brands across a multitude of industries to develop and implement brand and marketing strategies that drive awareness and solidify growth. By leveraging market insights, consumer behavior, and data analytics, Maya works to guide the team in building distinct and powerful brands and delivering a best-in-class experience for our clients.

Nirav is accomplished and result- oriented financial professional with over 22 years of experience in developing and leading financial strategies to facilitate corporate growth plans and profitability of business operations. With vast experience across a multitude of industries including engineering, retail, and mall management, Nirav brings mindful financial stewardship and a wealth of expertise in the areas of financial planning, budgeting, analysis, reporting and tax management. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

A global expert in luxury interior design, Julia has designed luxury interiors for some of Europe's most discerning clientele. Her vast experience in the luxury interiors has helped her specialise in German kitchen design. Sharing both Häcker’s German heritage and international outlook, Julia crafts some of the most striking spaces and functional solutions for Häcker clients across the globe. Her unique combination of incredible design expertise, years of luxury décor expertise and unmatched understanding of global cooking cultures help her build impeccable kitchens for Häcker in countries as diverse as Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Morocco, Germany, Scandinavia, America, India, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria.

A keen eye for detail sets Rohit Patel’s exceptional designs apart. After studying architecture and interior design, Rohit began his extensive kitchen career in London’s competitive interiors industry. After moving to the UAE in 2016, he has worked on numerous high-end and VIP projects in the country’s most prestigious locations such as The Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Dubai Hills, District One, MBR City, Saadiyat, and more. Rohit creates truly bespoke kitchens that blend beauty and functionality seamlessly by combining his extensive product and material knowledge with an astute ability to understand client needs. His energetic personality and positive demeanor are appreciated by his clients and colleagues alike.

An industry powerhouse with a global career spanning 30 years, Phillip drives the Häcker installation team, using his considerable international experience to support clients as they go through their design journey. Proactive, assertive and with a strong background in interior design, Phillip’s excellent attention to detail and quality control ensures that the Häcker clients’ expectations are always exceeded. Working closely with our installation teams, Phillip oversees all elements of projects as they progress, and guides and updates clients with crucial information.

Fueled by fond memories of cooking with her mother at a young age, Amrin’s love for the kitchen has been a lifelong passion. She began her journey with Häcker in 2012 in Hyderabad and has remained with the brand for over a decade. Amrin creates a highly interactive experience for every client to understand who they are and where they are coming from so that she can design a kitchen that reflects even their unspoken desires. Amrin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and speaks Arabic, English, Hindi, and Urdu.

Chiara’s global experience across Europe, Australia, and the Middle East and her fluency in four languages have influenced her highly multicultural approach to design. Her appreciation for different cultures helps her ask the right questions to understand and design for diverse clients. Her passion is working directly with clients to create a kitchen they will truly enjoy. Chiara studied in Milan and holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in design. She speaks English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese fluently.

Passionate about details and delivering to exacting standards, Nizar plays a crucial role in the Häcker Kitchens installation team, ensuring that the client’s exact design vision and concept are delivered. With a strong background in retail and hospitality interiors, Nizar has exceptional technical knowledge and organisational skills and takes great care to make sure every element of a Häcker Kitchen project is handled seamlessly. As a key point of contact for our clients, Nizar uses his excellent attention to detail and communications skills to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and guide Häcker clients through the installation process. Leading and managing the Häcker Kitchens installation team, Nizar sets the standard for every installation, ensuring the highest standards of quality, health and safety, customer service and customer satisfaction are achieved.

Inquisitive by nature, Will is fascinated by the puzzle that is custom kitchen design. After beginning his career in the kitchen world in the UK in 2016, he has spent the last 6 years nurturing a passion for understanding the art of creating the perfect kitchen. After moving to the UAE in 2018, he explored a different side of interiors through roles within the fit-out industry to further expand his knowledge of the full process behind creating the ideal space.

Will now applies his keen eye for detail and talent for building relationships in his role as a designer and business development manager for Häcker/Kaiser. In his free time, he maintains an active lifestyle filled with swimming, badminton, and triathlons.

Joshua Wakley began his career in the industry in 2017. Originally from the UK, he has developed numerous high-end kitchen designs for large apartment complexes. Joshua has a natural creative spark and excels at turning a blank canvas into a stunning design. He places a strong emphasis on communication with clients, ensuring they are informed and involved throughout the design process.

Joshua recently relocated to the UAE and is excited to bring his skills and experience to new projects in the region. In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym and socialising with friends.