Jim Hyatt Promoted to Senior Vice President, U.S. Franchise Operations;
Pam Long Promoted to Vice President, Operations Excellence
MIAMI, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Burger King Corporation today announced the
promotion of Jim Hyatt to lead its U.S. Franchise Operations as Senior Vice
President, reporting directly to Brad Blum, Chief Executive Officer.
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Hyatt originally joined the organization on his 16th birthday as a
crewmember in a BURGER KING(R) restaurant. After rising through the
restaurant ranks, he advanced to Field Training Manager, District Manager and
all of the various positions within operations and training, before becoming a
successful franchisee in Atlanta. Hyatt joined Burger King Corporation in
2002 to head up all of the Operations Excellence programs and services for
North America.
"Jim's 32-year career in the BURGER KING system makes him a key addition
to the senior executive team," Blum said. "His intimate knowledge of the
BURGER KING system and his passion for the franchise business will be
invaluable assets as he moves into this important new position."
Pam Long has been promoted to Vice President, Operations Excellence,
assuming many of Hyatt's previous responsibilities. Long joined the company
20 years ago as a Restaurant Assistant Manager and quickly advanced through
the ranks to Restaurant General Manager, District Manager, Classroom Trainer,
and Regional Training Manager, as well as heading various operations
improvement projects.
"Pam's extensive knowledge of BURGER KING operations and her proven
leadership make her the right person for this role," Blum said. "Combined
with Jim's promotion, this appointment positions us for success in the U.S."
Rick Silva, Senior Vice President, Eastern Zone and Joe Soraci, Senior
Vice President, Western Zone, both veterans of the BURGER KING field
operations, will continue their roles, and now report to Hyatt.
John Reckert, Vice President, Operations R&D, and his team will also now
report to Hyatt.
Hyatt's promotion is part of a comprehensive effort to align the BURGER
KING corporate leadership with the operating needs of the chain's franchisees
and their restaurants.
Additionally, Dave Gagnon, Senior Vice President, U.S. Company Operations,
and Francois de l'Etoile, General Manager, Burger King Canada, will now report
directly to Blum.
About Burger King Corporation
We Take Pride in Serving Our Guests the Best Burgers and a Variety of
Other Great- Tasting, Healthy Foods Cooked Over an Open Fire. That's What
We're All About.
The BURGER KING(R) system operates more than 11,285 restaurants in all 50
states and in 58 countries and territories around the world. Ninety-one
percent of BURGER KING restaurants are owned and operated by independent
franchisees, many of them family-owned operations that have been in business
for decades.
Burger King Holdings, Inc., the parent company, is private and
independently owned by an equity sponsor group comprised of Texas Pacific
Group, Bain Capital and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners. In fiscal year ending
June 30, 2003, Burger King Corporation had system-wide sales of $11.1 billion.
To learn more about BURGER KING, please visit the company's website at
http://www.burgerking.com.
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CONTACT:
Rob Doughty, +1-305-378-7277, for Burger King
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