Gunars Kirsons is one of the best-known entrepreneurs in Latvia, restaurant chain “Lido” founder. Last summer, together with his grandson Alberts ķirsons, he also created a new fast food chain “Cherry Fix”.
“Lursoft” the data shows that Gunārs Ķirsons currently holds positions in three companies: he is a board member of SIA “KM Properties”, deputy chairman of the board of JSC “Lido” and a member of the board of SIA “KEProjekti”, which is wholly owned by him. Ķirsons is also the owner of SIA “CF Development” and co-owner of SIA “Folded”. As the true beneficiary, the businessman is registered in five businesses: SIA “KM Properties”, SIA “CF Development”, SIA “KEProjekti”, SIA “Lido nekustamie epāsumi” and JSC “Lido”.
In conversation with “Delphi Business” ķirsons says that he started his career in the catering and service industry as a bartender.
He also reveals that there are thoughts and ideas that he could start working in Ukraine after the war.
Every Sunday, we introduce readers to people active in business. Other “Personality in Business” talks will find here.
Tell the most important thing about yourself as a person in the Latvian business environment.
I have been in Latvian business since the very beginning, founding “Lido” 35 years ago. I have experienced all kinds of crises, ups and downs, losses and victories, however, thanks to my team and the desire to work, I have always been able to find the right solution and move on.
