Daniel Schwartz

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]

Not to be confused with Daniela Schwarz.
For the professor of Jewish History, see Daniel R. Schwartz.
Daniel Schwartz
Born1980/1981 (age 41–42)[1]
Long Island, NY, USA[2]
Occupation(s)Executive Chairman of Restaurant Brands International and Co-Chairman of RBI's Board of Directors

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. 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 (8 September 2017). "Daniel S. Schwartz of Restaurant Brands International on the Value of Hard Work". The New York 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. "Tim Hortons, Burger King agree to merger deal". CBC News. 26 August 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  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. "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". Wall Street Journal.


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