Alessandro has led the Group as Chief Executive Officer since 2017 and plays an active role in the growth of the business leading up to the creation of QSRP. With more than 20 years industry experience, he was part of the growth, post-merge integration and transformation initiatives of the F&B concession business operator Autogrill, where he covered different roles being, most recently, CEO. Previously, Alessandro was business consultant at Ernst & Young, Deloitte Consulting and Andersen Business Consulting acting as responsible partner for the retail and CPG sectors. Alessandro holds a Business Administration degree from Bocconi University and has a passion for cycling, swimming and mountaineering endurance sports.
Fabien is our Group Head of Procurement & Supply Chain. He joins after 8 years at Restaurant Brands International, the parent company of Burger King, Popeyes & Tim Hortons, where he occupied diverse roles in global purchasing, mostly focused on designing global sourcing strategy and more recently in supply chain sustainability, where he focused on the impact of climate transition on food systems. Fabien Fabien holds a master’s degree in finance from NOVA School Business & Economics (Portugal), & Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration from Gadjah Mada University (Indonesia) & ESCEM (France).
Ezio is our Group Chief Commercial Officer. He is an experienced professional with more than 30 years of industry knowledge. He brings to QSRP his strategic mindset, broad know-how, strong relationships with brands and industry partners together with his passion for food and innovation. He covered various roles at Autogrill being more recently in charge of global marketing and brand management. He held various international roles in marketing and operations. Ezio holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Bocconi University, Italy.
Alexander joined QSRP as Group CFO in 2019 and was appointed Chief Growth Officer in 2021. His focus is on both growth and value-creation for our shareholders while also being involved with Kharis Capital projects. He serves as a board member of several QSRP entities and has led investments as Senior Investment Manager at Kharis Capital since 2015. Previously, Alexander worked at E&Y Brussels as Business Modelling Manager. Prior to that, he held similar positions in the consultancy and banking industry. Alexander holds a Master of Commercial Sciences with a major in Accounting and Taxation, is a Stanford Executive Program graduate and Chartered Financial Analyst.
Kevin has been the driving force of Burger Brands Belgium since 2016. He joined Quick Restaurants in 2003 and has occupied different leadership roles within the company ever since: from Restaurant Manager to Training & Support Manager to Operations Director and CEO of Burger Brands Belgium. Most recently, Kevin has taken on the position of Group COO. His profound knowledge of the fast-food industry, result-driven mindset, dynamism and highly developed management skills allowed him to create a well thought-out and innovative business plan for Quick and Burger King in Belgium and Luxembourg in order to serve and satisfy even more customers. Kevin graduated from Ichec Brussels Management School.
Ira joined QSRP as Chief Digital Solutions and Technology Officer. She comes with over 15 years of experience in the Quick Service Restaurant and Technology sectors. She has a strong track record in leading strategic and digital initiatives, accelerating business growth and shaping high performance & human-enriching cultures in both leading QSRs (KFC, Yum!Brands) and FoodTech companies such as Acrelec. She has led global teams and cross-functional projects that bring innovation to life. Ira, brings a unique blend of customer, strategic and organisational building capabilities, together with a growth mindset and a passion for brands and people. Ira holds a Computer Engineering degree from Polytechnic School of Patras in Greece and an MBA from Ecoles des Ponts Business School of Paris, France.
Andrea joined QSRP back in 2021 as Group Head of Digital Channels responsible for eCommerce and Digital Sales & Marketing, CRM insights and activations. Most recently, Andrea has taken on the position of a Chief Marketing Officer. He brings with him a long track record having been a CRM and eCommerce manager in the retail and F&B industries at Mondadori, Autogrill and most recently Nespresso. Andrea holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Cattolica University and an Executive Master in Retail Management from Università degli Studi di Parma.
Alain joined QSRP as Chief Administrative Officer in 2014 responsible for administration, legal and governance. He serves as board member of several QSRP entities and manages the Group's Swiss entities. Previously, Alain was an investment manager at the Edmond J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation, where he evaluated investments across various asset classes, industries and geographies. Earlier, he held investment research positions at Bank am Bellevue and CFRA in Zurich and London. Alain holds an MBA from London Business School and a Master in Law from University of Lausanne.
Laura is our Group Sustainability & Brand Director and joined QSRP as Marketing and Communication Director for Burger King Restaurants Italia in March 2018. She is a passionate professional with 20 years' experience in communication, innovation, and trade marketing having worked for several well-known international brands, most notably in the traditional FMCG arena with Unilever and Kellogg subsequently moving on into the Italian national lottery business. Laura holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Bocconi University, Italy.
Ivo joined QSRP as Group CFO in 2021 and also serves as a board member of several QSRP entities. Ivo started his career in the consumer electronic business at Whirlpool, filling increasingly senior roles based out of Belgium, France and Italy. He subsequently moved into the retail sector holding CFO positions at Levi Strauss, Mexx and Fast Retailing (Uniqlo). Most recently he served as CFO at HEMA, a leading international private label, multi category - including fast service restaurants - retailer in the Netherlands. Ivo holds a Master in Commercial Engineering from the University of Leuven (KUL) with a major in International Business.
Federico is our Group Head of Human Resources. He is a seasoned international People Leader, experienced in retail, FMCG and manufacturing HR & Organization matters in very dynamic businesses. He joined from SWAROVSKI, where he was in the role of VP Global HR Business Partner supporting the worldwide business transformation, before that he lead the international people and organization agenda for 7 years at Walgreens Boots Alliance where he was VP HR for the International retail expansion. Federico holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, university of Bologna.
Kai is CEO of Nordsee since November 2022. Prior to that, he covered the role of Managing Director Starbucks Germany at AmRest, the concession operator for Starbucks in Germany. Before joining the Food and Beverage industry, Kai spent 20 years in sport & fashion brands, the majority of which in Nike, having high profile managing roles in retail, sales and general management. Kai holds a Business Administration degree.
Chiara Camerini Porzi is the Chief Operations Officer of Burger King Restaurants Italia. She joined QSRP as Head of Retail Marketing in 2019 and was subsequently promoted to Marketing Director in 2022. With a decade of experience in food retail, Chiara is a dedicated professional known for her deep passion for communication, innovation and food. Chiara holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Commerce from the University of Bologna and a Master's Degree in Trade Marketing and Commercial Strategies. Her extensive background and fervor for the industry have been vital in her successful career, driving growth and innovation within the companies she has been part of. In her previous career, she worked at Autogrill, further enriching her experience in the food retail sector.
Stephane joined O'Tacos in September 2019 as Development and Operations Director for France. He later took on the role of O’Tacos France and is now the CEO for the brand across all markets. Stephane brings 20 years of experience from the restaurant and retail industry. His expertise lies in developing and managing franchise networks in differing stage-cycles both in domestic and international markets. Previously, Stephane held several positions in France and abroad during his 18 years at the Le Duff Group, the last being as Franchise and International Director EMEA for the 300 Brioche Dorée network. Prior to that, he was Country Director for the Argentine subsidiary (industry and retail) in South America. Stephane holds a Master of Management Studies from Carleton University, Canada and a BBA from Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Rennes, France.
Pieter joined QSRP in 2016, and in 2019 started to lead our O’Tacos brand in the BeNeLux. Most recently, Pieter has taken on the position of CEO of G La Dalle. He brings with him an entrepreneurial mindset and solid experience in the QSR industry, gained through assignments in multiple locations and business areas. Most recently, he was part of QSRP’s central finance team and responsible for Business Intelligence and led the 2021 launch of our CHICK&CHEEZ franchise concept. Previously, Pieter held several positions at Burger King Corporation, starting in the Graduate Program in Madrid, followed by a position in the Zug head office finance department and a temporary assignment in Paris. Pieter holds a Master in Business & Economics Degree from Katholieke Universiteit in Leuven, Belgium.
Pierre is the Chief Operating Officer of Burger Brands Belgium, overseeing the operations of two iconic fast-food brands, Quick and Burger King, in Belgium and Luxembourg. He started his career at Quick in 1996 as an Assistant Manager and has since held various key operational roles, including Restaurant Manager, District Manager for Belgium and Luxembourg, and Director of Operations for both company-owned and franchise restaurants. With a strong background in team management, problem-solving, and operational agility, Pierre brings invaluable expertise to the fast-food industry. He holds a Bachelor's and master’s degree in Economic Sciences from the University of Namur.
Jon is the Managing Director of the recently acquired Pan Asian Noodle bar, Chopstix. Boasting over 30 years' experience in the UK hospitality sector, Jon spent 14 years with Deloitte specialising in the leisure retail sector before joining Fine Food Capital as their Development Director. After advising a number of restaurant businesses at Board level, Jon joined Chopstix in 2017 and has steered the business to its current position as Europe's largest Asian inspired QSR.
He has 20 years’ experience in the QSR industry and mainly in the coffee segment. Jean started his career in the USA as an entrepreneur and managing partner of a coffee roasting company. He returned to France in 2011 and joined Starbucks for a 10-year journey covering different functions including operations, franchising, business and store development. Prior to joining QSRP Jean was Franchise and Operations Director at AmRest for Pizza Hut. Jean has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Northeastern University in Boston and a MBA in International Business from St Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.
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