Sami Siddiqui Takes the Helm at Popeyes Americas
Sami Siddiqui is President of Popeyes. He is replacing Felipe Athayde who is leaving later this month.
Sami Siddiqui has been appointed President of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen for the Americas, announced Restaurant Brands International Inc.
He most recently served as President of Asia-Pacific for RBI, leading the growth of Popeyes, Burger King and Tim Hortons throughout the region, including introducing the Popeyes brand in China and the Philippines.
In other news, Felipe Athayde is leaving RBI to be CEO of Regis Corp, reports American Business Journals. Felipe and Sami will work together to smoothly transition the role throughout September.