| Nabi Saleh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nabi Saleh Iran |
| Residence | Australia |
| Education | Masters degree in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Occupation | Chief Executive Officer |
| Employer | Gloria Jean's Coffees |
| Known for | Tea & Coffee Industry |
| Term | 1996 - Present |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Religion | Pentecostal |
| Spouse | Angela |
| Children | Nicole, Danielle |
Nabi Saleh (born ?) is an Australian businessman and commodities trader, known for his role for founding Gloria Jean's Coffees. He also currently serves as an elder of the Hillsong Church.[1]
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Saleh was born on the same day of the same year as Gloria Jean's co-owner Peter Irvine.[2] He was born in Iran and grew up in various countries including India. His family background in involved in the tea business (from his mother's side). He is married to Angela with daughters Nicole and Danielle, both of whom also work for Gloria Jean's.[3] He holds a masters degree in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics[2] from ?
Saleh followed his wife-to-be Angela to Australia in 1973. Lacking local work experience, he went to Papua New Guinea to help establish tea plantations[2] with Australian New Guinea (ANG) Holdings. He oversaw the marketing and manufacturing of tea and coffee in Papua New Guinea and continues to consult with the Australian and PNG governments.[4]
From 1978, Saleh developed Asco, a medium-sized coffee company from revenues of $250,000 to $15 million. Asco was then acquired by Burns Philp.[4] He then started Columbia Coffee and Tea[4] in 1983, Tea and Coffee Traders in 1986, and in 1989 established Maranatha Import Exports, representing ConAgra Foods in Australia.[2] Maranatha supplied supermarket chains Woolworths, Coles, Franklins and David's Holdings.[3]
Saleh also worked for Traveland International, where he was responsible for the procurement of hotel rooms on a worldwide basis.
In 1995, he started Gloria Jeans.[3] In 1996, he formed Jireh International Pty Ltd, which now holds the global rights to Gloria Jeans franchising.[5]
Saleh became a Christian in 1978 at a Kenneth Copeland convention, [2] is a Pentecostal Christan, [4] and is a board member of Hillsong Church.