Powerlist Creative 30 2024: Anil Mangalat, Founding Partner, MMAC DESIGN ASSOCIATES, Ranks 19th
With nearly 20 years of experience in interior design and architecture, Anil has built an extensive portfolio spanning hospitality, corporate, and retail projects. His successful work across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe showcases his versatility and expertise in delivering impactful designs globally.
Anil co-founded MMAC Design Associates, which is rapidly becoming one of the most reputable hospitality design firms in the region. With over 30 hotel projects under his belt, he has collaborated with leading hotel chains such as Accor, Marriott, Hyatt, Starwood, Intercontinental, Hilton, Millennium, and Carlson-Rezidor, gaining in-depth knowledge of hotel design and operations. Before MMAC, he led the design department at Samuel Creations, a Geneva-based firm specializing in hospitality projects across Europe and the Middle East. A passionate advocate of design journalism, Anil has contributed to publications like Middle East Interiors, Commercial ID, Design 51, and Dubai Real Times.