TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2020 /CNW/ - The Board of
Directors of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX: QSR) (NYSE:
QSR) (TSX: QSP) ("RBI") announced today that Jason Melbourne was appointed to join the RBI
Board of Directors as an independent member.
Mr. Melbourne is currently the Managing Director and Head of
Canadian Equities at Canaccord Genuity in Toronto, Ontario. He has extensive capital
market experience, including his previous roles at Genuity Capital
Markets and CIBC World Markets – both based in Toronto. Mr. Melbourne is a strong supporter
of public service and the community, including through his current
board of director roles for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming
Corporation and youth basketball charity, Lay-Up, that provides
free basketball programs in Toronto's priority communities.
"Jason is well-respected throughout Canada's business community and is an
excellent addition to our Board of Directors. We're excited for him
to join us and I know that Tim
Hortons, Burger King and Popeyes will benefit from his
valued counsel," said Daniel
Schwartz, Co-Chair of RBI's Board of Directors.
"We are building the world's most loved restaurant brands and
giving back to our communities where we live and work is a large
part of our brand identity. Jason will be an exceptional voice on
the board to guide us on both our business and community strategies
– especially here in Canada where
Tim Hortons has a deep history of
community contribution and support," said Jose Cil, Chief Executive Officer of RBI.
"It's an honour to join the RBI Board of Directors and help
shape the future of three of the world's most iconic restaurant
brands. I'm proud to join the other Directors and look forward to
working with management on their exciting plans for growth around
the world," said Jason
Melbourne.
About Restaurant Brands International
Restaurant
Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick
service restaurant companies with approximately $32 billion in annual system-wide sales and over
27,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries and U.S. territories.
RBI owns three of the world's most prominent and iconic quick
service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, and
POPEYES®. These independently operated brands have been serving
their respective guests, franchisees and communities for over 45
years.
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