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Emmanuel Drivas Property tycoon & silent achiever Caught out having said: "Think about the Egyptians... it wasn't too hard for them to throw together a few pyramids." Emmanuel Drivas, an original founder of The Coffee Club back in 1989, has been associated with the retail hospitality industry for almost 40 years through owning and managing successful family businesses. These businesses have included cafés, takeaways and fruit markets in the suburbs and the CBD of Brisbane. Furthermore, Drivas has acquired an investment property portfolio that includes retail centres, commercial and residential property. |
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Emmanuel Kokoris Operations mogul & unswerving pragmatist Caught having said (after every sentence): "... and that's the end of the story" Emmanuel Kokoris, an original founder of The Coffee Club back in 1989, has had a long association with the retail hospitality industry for almost 40 years having owned many small businesses in Brisbane, some of which were co-owned by co-founder of The Coffee Club Emmanuel Drivas. Furthermore, Kokoris has had experience in the franchise industry as a franchisee for Big Rooster in Queensland. |
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John Lazarou Public Relations guru, networking magnate & persistent doer Caught out having said: "Give me 1 hour of your time and we'll end up being the best of friends" John Lazarou is well known throughout Brisbane as a public figure with a flair for public relations. This flair has helped to establish The Coffee Club brand as we know it today. |



