Sam Prince (humanitarian)

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Sam Prince
Born (1983-11-27) November 27, 1983 (age 38)
Dundee, Scotland
Alma materAustralian National University, Monash University
OccupationDoctor, restauranteur
Years active2004-
Known for
  • Founder of Zambrero Mexican Restaurant Food Chain
  • Shine+ Drink Beverage Company
Notable work
Chairman and founder of One Disease, humanitarian causes

Sam Prince (born 27 November 1983) is an Scottish-born Australian billionaire entrepreneur of Sri-lankan descent.[1]

Prince is a medical doctor, restaurant founder, investor, aid worker and philanthropist.[2] and founder of the Prince Group..[3]

Prince created the Mexican franchise chain, Zambrero – recognised as one of Australia's fastest growing businesses with a mission to end world hunger through its Plate4Plate initiative,[4][5] having donated over 50 million meals to those in need to date[6].[citation needed]

Early life[]

Born in Dundee, Scotland, Prince moved with his family to Australia in 1986.[7] His parents are from Sri Lanka.[8] 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.[9][10]

Career[]

Zambrero[]

Prince, then a 21-year-old medical student, in 2005 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 restaurant chain with over 200 outlets across the nation and continual expansion overseas.[4][11][5][12][13][14]

Philanthropist causes[]

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.[15]

Next Practice[]

Next Practice is a network of patient-centric medical clinics. Next Practice provide both traditional and integrative care across Australia.[16]

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.

The Sam Prince Hospitality Group[]

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

Located in Sydney CBD (Miranda is now closed), Mèjico unites regional flavours and techniques from Mexico City to the Yucatan Peninsula.[17][18]

Located in the Sydney CBD, INDU celebrates Southern Indian and Sri Lankan culture, flavours and hospitality with British Head chef James Wallis, a previously employee of Gordon Ramsay – formerly Wallis had worked at restaurants including The Tilbury, and at the 2AA Rosetta Room Restaurant in Manchester and at Sheffields Milestone, the latter which was named "Best British Restaurant" on the Channel 4 TV series Ramsay's Best Restaurant[19][20]

Kid Kyoto, a contemporary take on Japanese cuisine opens in November 2017.[21]

Shine+ Drink Beverage company[]

Shine+ drink is Australia's health drink for the mind.[22] 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 beverage 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.[23]

Awards and honours[]

Prince was named EY National and Regional Social Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018 and "The Australian of the Year" for the ACT in 2012 for his Zambrero-funded philanthropy.[24] In 2012 he was also awarded the 2012 Monash University Distinguished Alumni Award. 2008 saw Prince named "Outstanding Young Person of the World'’ in the Junior Chambers International, and in 2009 he was awarded the 'Weary Dunlop Fellowship.'[25][26]

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.[27]

Net Worth[]

Dr Sam Prince first debuted on the 2015 BRW Young Rich list of the richest Australians aged 40 and under. 2021 saw Prince ranked number 5 on the BRW Young Rich List with a net worth of A$1.1 billion.[28]

References[]

  1. ^ "How this doctor became a billionaire by selling burritos". Australian Financial Review. 24 October 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Prince Group | Dr Sam Prince". Untitled. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  3. ^ Aziz, Afdhel. "The Power Of Purpose: How Dr. Sam Prince Passes On The Baton Of Kindness". Forbes.
  4. ^ a b "Zambrero: Mexican with a mission". hospitality | Magazine. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Zambrero makes BRW Fast 100 list for the fourth year in row | Business Franchise Australia". www.businessfranchiseaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  6. ^ "Zambrero hits 50 million meal donation mark, but aims for a billion". Business News Australia.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Learn from leaders and legends at the Sydney Franchising Expo | Business Franchise Australia". www.businessfranchiseaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  8. ^ "Canberra Conversations: Dr Sam Prince - ABC (none) - Australian Broadcasting Corporation". www.abc.net.au.
  9. ^ "A prince among men – Australia Unlimited". australiaunlimited.com. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  10. ^ "Healing the world a step at a time". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  11. ^ "Zambrero's Plate 4 Plate program donates nine million meals – foodservice". Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  12. ^ "Meaningful Mexican: Zambrero donates 15M meals to those in need". Food. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  13. ^ "Zambrero opens first European restaurant in Dublin, Ireland | Business Franchise Australia". www.businessfranchiseaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  14. ^ "Zambrero opens first Asian location in Bangkok, Thailand". QSR Media. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  15. ^ "One Disease at a Time". miwatj.com.au. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  16. ^ "Dr Sam Prince – Next Practice | AGPAL | general practice accreditation". https://www.agpal.com.au/. 31 January 2020. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  17. ^ "The taste of Mejico here in Miranda". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. 14 October 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  18. ^ "Mejico". mejico.com.au. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  19. ^ "James Wallis appointed head chef at INDU". hospitality | Magazine. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  20. ^ Bolles, Scott (21 August 2017). "English chef James Wallis on the pans at INDU". Good Food. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  21. ^ "Kid Kyoto Restaurant, Bridge Lane Sydney – Eat Drink Play". eatdrinkplay.com. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  22. ^ "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.
  23. ^ "BRW young rich lister Sam Prince invests in 'smart drinks'". Financial Review. 12 December 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  24. ^ "Australian of the Year Awards". Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  25. ^ LeahWhite. "Dr Sam Prince's visions for a better world". Queensland Times. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  26. ^ "Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Fellowships : Asialink". Asialink. 8 June 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  27. ^ "innovationXchange launch unveils exciting new investments". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  28. ^ Bailey, Michael (25 October 2021). "Financial Review". AFR. Retrieved 20 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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