Alexandra Charles
Swedish businesswoman and entrepreneur
Born
November 12th, 1946
78 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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Entrepreneur founded a successful restaurant chain in Sweden, focusing on high-quality coffee and Swedish cuisine. Played a significant role in promoting Swedish gastronomy and sustainability in the food industry. Mentored young entrepreneurs in the restaurant sector and advocated for local sourcing of produce.
Founded the restaurant Charles
Promoted sustainability in food sourcing
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