Daniel Schwartz

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For the professor of Jewish History, see Daniel R. Schwartz.
Daniel Schwartz
Born1980/1981 (age 40–41)[1]
Long Island, NY  United States[2]
OccupationExecutive Chairman of Restaurant Brands International and Co-Chairman of RBI's Board of Directors

Daniel Schwartz (born 1980/1981) is an American businessman and the Executive Chairman of Restaurant Brands International Inc. as well as Co-Chairman of RBI's Board of Directors,[3] the parent company of Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons.[4][5]

Early life and education[]

Schwartz was raised on Long Island, New York. His father was a doctor.[1] He is of Jewish descent.[6] In 1998, he graduated from The Wheatley School.[7] Schwartz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University.[8]

Career[]

In 2005, Schwartz was hired by 3G, a Brazilian investment firm.[9] In 2010, 3G Capital acquired Burger King and Schwartz was appointed as CFO.[9]

In August 2014, Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) was created after the acquisition of the Tim Hortons brand and Schwartz was appointed Chief Executive Officer in December of that year.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Peterson, Hayley (June 12, 2017). "How a 36-year-old Wall Street prodigy saved Burger King". Business Insider. Schwartz, now 36, is sitting at the top, earning more than $6 million in annual compensation.
  2. ^ Bryant, Adam. "Daniel S. Schwartz of Restaurant Brands International on the Value of Hard Work". NY Times. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  3. ^ Peterson, Hayley. "The Wall Street prodigy who took over Burger King when he was 32 reveals the best advice he ever received". Business Insider. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  4. ^ http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/tim-hortons-burger-king-agree-to-merger-deal-1.2746948[bare URL]
  5. ^ McGrath, Maggie. "A Whopper Of A Deal: Burger King Owner Restaurant Brands International Acquires Popeyes For $1.8 Billion". Forbes. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  6. ^ "Israeli Tops Fortune Magazine List of Leading Young Entrepreneurs". Haaretz. Sep 26, 2015.
  7. ^ Engoron, Art (September 3, 2016). "Wheatley Alumni Monthly Newsletter Number 4". The Wheatley School Alumni Association.
  8. ^ "DDLS Roundtable - Speaker: Daniel Schwartz, CALS 01, CEO, Restaurant Brand International (Burger King Corporation)". orgsync.com.
  9. ^ a b "The Wall Street prodigy who took over Burger King when he was 32 reveals the best advice he ever received". Business Insider. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  10. ^ Calia, Michael (15 December 2014). "Restaurant Brands Unveils Management Structure" – via www.wsj.com.


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