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Au Kai Zen

Managing Director at Kenny Hills Hospitality Group

Au Kai Zen serves as Managing Director of Kenny Hills Hospitality Group, where he oversees the growth and strategic direction of one of Malaysia’s most recognisable lifestyle and F&B brands. Under his leadership, Kenny Hills has expanded beyond its flagship bakery into a diversified portfolio of dining concepts, known for blending quality, consistency, and a strong brand identity within an increasingly competitive hospitality landscape. With a background shaped by hands-on operational experience and business leadership, Kai Zen has played a pivotal role in scaling the brand while maintaining its core ethos. His approach balances disciplined execution with a keen understanding of consumer trends, enabling Kenny Hills to evolve from a neighbourhood favourite into a multi-concept hospitality group, while continuing to refine its offerings in response to changing market expectations.

Media and articles

Pickle Park: Kenny Hills' MD Makes a Pickleball Play, But Why?

BFM 89.9 • 23 Apr 2025

Pickleball is booming, but is it a bubble? In this episode of Open For Business, we speak with Au Kai Zen and Antony Au , Co-Founders of Pickle Park, about why they believe they've found the winning formula both on and off the court.

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Kai Zen Au, Managing Director of Kenny Hills Hospitality Group

theceomagazine.com • 10 Aug 2023

Kenny Hills Hospitality Group Managing Director Kai Zen Au reveals his plans for the food and beverage company's expansion.

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Pickle Park, Malaysian pickleball club in PJ with F&B options

Vulcan Post • 21 Jan 2025

Image Credit: Pickle Park Behind Pickle Park is actually Kai Zen Au , the Managing Director of Kenny Hills Hospitality Group.

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