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NRN: RBI Hires New Chief Corporate Officer

Duncan Fulton will oversee strategic growth for the multi-brand parent company.

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has a new chief corporate officer.

The parent company of Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons has appointed Duncan Fulton to the executive-level position, according to a report by Nation’s Restaurant News.

Fulton most recently served as the president of FGL Sports, a sports retailing company whose franchise division operates more than 200 stores and employs more than 5,000 team members, according to the company’s website.

In a press release, RBI CEO Daniel Schwartz said Fulton’s high-level experience with FGL makes him well-equipped for the new role.

"Duncan has an impressive track record as a retail, agency and government executive, including being widely recognized for driving innovation and speed of execution in all his previous roles,” Schwartz said in the release. “His skills as a brand leader, digital innovator, communicator and his experience running a retail network and working closely with franchisees will be of great benefit to RBI and our growth agenda in the coming years.”

Read the full story at nrn.com.

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