Sam Prince (humanitarian)

Sam Prince (27 November 1983) is an Australian entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the CEO of Sam Prince Group.

Dr. Prince is the founder of Mexican franchise chain, Zambrero – recognised as one of Australia's fastest growing businesses with a mission to end world hunger through its Plate4Plate initiative.[1][2]

He is chairman and Founder of One Disease – a non-profit organisation that aims to eliminate Crusted scabies from remote Indigenous communities in Australia by 2022.[3]

Prince was named "The Australian of the Year" for the ACT in 2012 for his Zambrero-funded philanthropy.[4] In 2008 he was named "Outstanding Young Person of the World'’ in the Junior Chambers International, and in 2009 he was awarded the 'Weary Dunlop Fellowship.'[5][6]

He is one of 14 members in the InnovationXchange program, headed by The Hon Julie Bishop MP which discusses novel approaches in business, civil society, philanthropy and academia to drive innovation across Australia's aid program.[7]

Early life

Sam's philanthropic approach isn't out of obligation but a deeper belief of responsibility to return the kindness and generosity he experienced from a young age. With parents raised in rural Sri Lanka, he draws inspiration from their story, who broke the cycle of poverty through the gift of free education.[8]

Born in Dundee, Scotland, Dr. Prince moved with his family to Australia in 1986.[9] He began tertiary education at the age of 16 at the Australian National University after which he graduated with a degree in Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Melbourne's Monash University.[10][11]

Sam Prince Group

Zambrero

As a 21-year-old medical student, in 2005 Sam founded the Mexican restaurant Zambrero in his home town of Canberra, after recognising that Australia lacked a choice for healthy, fresh Mexican cuisine. Over a decade on and Zambrero has become Australia's largest Mexican franchise chain with over 150 restaurants across the nation and continual expansion overseas.[12][13][14][15][16][17]

One Disease

One Disease is a non-profit organisation that aims to systematically target and eliminate neglected diseases from Australia. The organisation's first initiative is to eliminate crusted scabies and scabies as public health issues.[18]

Next Practice

Next Practice is a revolutionary healthcare service, bringing together health advocacy, a comfortable space, technology and education to improve the experience of visiting a general practice.

Sam Prince Hospitality Group

The Sam Prince Hospitality Group is a Sydney-based restaurant group, encompassing 3 restaurant concepts.

Located in Sydney CBD and Miranda, Mèjico unites regional flavours and techniques from Mexico City to the Yucatan Peninsula.[19][20]

Located in the Sydney CBD, INDU celebrates Southern Indian and Sri Lankan culture, flavours and hospitality with James Wallis as Head chef – previously an employee of Gordon Ramsay.[21][22]

Kid Kyoto, a contemporary take on Japanese cuisine opens in November 2017.[23]

Shine+ Drink

Shine+ drink is Australia's health drink for the mind.[24] Having launched to market at the end of 2016, Shine+ is now available in over 2,500 stockists across the country and one of the fastest growing drink companies in Australia – an achievement that will also lead to donations of clean drinking water to people in need through a partnership with Water is Life. For every shine+ bottle sold, one day of clean drinking water is donated. [25]

References

  1. ↑ "Zambrero: Mexican with a mission". hospitality | Magazine. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  2. ↑ "Zambrero makes BRW Fast 100 list for the fourth year in row | Business Franchise Australia". www.businessfranchiseaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  3. ↑ "Mystery donation could help eradicate scabies in Indigenous communities". ABC News. 24 June 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  4. ↑ "Australian of the Year Awards". Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  5. ↑ LeahWhite. "Dr Sam Prince's visions for a better world". Queensland Times. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  6. ↑ "Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Fellowships : Asialink". Asialink. 8 June 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  7. ↑ "innovationXchange launch unveils exciting new investments". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  8. ↑ "A prince among men – Australia Unlimited". australiaunlimited.com. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  9. ↑ "Learn from leaders and legends at the Sydney Franchising Expo | Business Franchise Australia". www.businessfranchiseaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  10. ↑ "A prince among men – Australia Unlimited". australiaunlimited.com. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  11. ↑ "Healing the world a step at a time". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  12. ↑ "Zambrero: Mexican with a mission". hospitality | Magazine. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  13. ↑ "Zambrero's Plate 4 Plate program donates nine million meals – foodservice". Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  14. ↑ "Zambrero makes BRW Fast 100 list for the fourth year in row | Business Franchise Australia". www.businessfranchiseaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  15. ↑ "Meaningful Mexican: Zambrero donates 15M meals to those in need". Food. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  16. ↑ "Zambrero opens first European restaurant in Dublin, Ireland | Business Franchise Australia". www.businessfranchiseaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  17. ↑ "Zambrero opens first Asian location in Bangkok, Thailand". QSR Media. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  18. ↑ "One Disease at a Time". miwatj.com.au. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  19. ↑ "The taste of Mejico here in Miranda". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. 14 October 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  20. ↑ "Mejico". mejico.com.au. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  21. ↑ "James Wallis appointed head chef at INDU". hospitality | Magazine. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  22. ↑ Bolles, Scott (21 August 2017). "English chef James Wallis on the pans at INDU". Good Food. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  23. ↑ "Kid Kyoto Restaurant, Bridge Lane Sydney – Eat Drink Play". eatdrinkplay.com. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  24. ↑ "Australia's first "smart drink" awarded for charity contribution – Third Sector – News, Leadership and Professional Development". Third Sector – News, Leadership and Professional Development. 21 September 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  25. ↑ "BRW young rich lister Sam Prince invests in 'smart drinks'". Financial Review. 12 December 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
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