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Tin Drum Asian Kitchen announces new leadership team

July 29, 2019

Atlanta-based Tin Drum Asian Kitchen has a new leadership team, including Altaf Popatiya as COO, Amisha Popatiya as director of marketing and Matt Schinelli as director of business development, according to a company press release.
 
Altaf Popatiya is responsible for leading the overall operations for all Tin Drum restaurants, while Amisha Popatiya is leading the brand marketing strategy for current restaurants and new restaurant openings, according to the release. In addition to their new executive roles, the Popatiyas are investors in the brand and part owners. They also own three Tin Drum restaurants in the Atlanta area.
 
"Tin Drum is expanding beyond Atlanta and we need the expertise and passion for the brand that Altaf, Amisha and Matt bring to the table," CEO Steven Chan, said in the release. "We have an aggressive plan to grow Tin Drum and we are excited for the future."

Schinelli, who was the brand's first franchisee, is overseeing restaurant development, site selection and financing for new restaurants and their franchisees.

Tin Drum Asian Kitchen has 11 locations in the Atlanta area.