Maya Berisha
Founder
BENE organic drinks, UK/MN
BENE organic drinks, UK/MN
Born in Montenegro 1968, studied in Belgrade at Faculty of Mining and Geology University of Belgrade Mining Engineering.December 1998 came to UK and since been in UK.February 2002 starting business with Italian partner and opening Italian restaurant La Dolce Vita in Ashford in KentApril 2006 taking over (leasing) Hotel with restaurant and 16 bedrooms in Ashford.March 2013 restoring and converting an old barn, II grade listed property, dealing with change of use and setting up new business Plumpton House B&B in small Hamlet of Hinxhill, Ashford, Kent.In April 2017 started investing in Montenegro in partnership with a local guy who grows organic fruit. The project is quite significant to the area. The factory will produce organic juices, jams and baby food along with other organic products. The concept is to partner up with local people whose ambition is to cultivate organic production and integrating them into the business creating a value chain. The business will work on alleviating environmental impact, as it has been build with all approved plans and permissions for organic production.
In December 2017 successfully completed the University of Cambridge Business Sustainability Management online program at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) earning certificate from the University of Cambridge as well as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificate.
Driven by new knowledge, at present under negotiation for opening sustainable Italian restaurant and promote Nature in newly build Marina resort in Lustica Bay.