Sandwich chain Subway on Monday named former Burger King government Jonathan Fitzpatrick as its CEO beginning July 28, tapping a fast-food business veteran to elevate gross sales and assist broaden its enterprise globally.
Most lately, Fitzpatrick served as president and CEO of automotive companies agency Pushed Manufacturers. Previous to that, he held a number of management positions in Burger King, together with government vice chairman, and chief model and operations officer.
Subway, which operates almost 37,000 eating places worldwide, was purchased by personal fairness agency Roark Capital about two years in the past in a deal that valued the corporate at as much as $9.55 billion, together with debt.
Fitzpatrick replaces John Chidsey, who stepped down on the finish of final yr after 5 years on the helm.
The corporate mentioned Fitzpatrick will work with interim CEO Carrie Walsh through the transition.
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