TORONTO — Robert Masson has been appointed Chief Improvement Officer at Redberry Eating places. With signed agreements for greater than 300 new Burger King and Taco Bell location over the approaching years and Redberry’s fast growth in the course of the previous 12 months, this progress has prompted the creation of a brand new position to meet the corporate’s strategic imaginative and prescient of being the biggest and fastest-growing QSR franchisee in Canada.
Masson joined Redberry as Chief Monetary Officer greater than two and a half years in the past. In his time there, he’s demonstrated a wealth of business information and glorious management expertise. This mix of expertise and expertise makes Masson uniquely certified to guide the actual property, design, development and improvement groups, working intently with Restaurant Manufacturers Worldwide (Burger King) and YUM! Manufacturers (with 150 and 200 new builds respectively). Previous to becoming a member of Redberry, Robert served because the Chief Monetary Officer of Sleep Nation Canada, Second Cup and Dentalcorp.
“After efficiently main our finance, accounting and IT crew, Robert expressed a want to contribute to Redberry in new methods based mostly on his retail and monetary expertise,” says Ken Otto, CEO, Redberry Eating places. “In his present position, Robert has confirmed himself to be a outstanding chief, making him the strategic option to turn into our new Chief Improvement Officer.”
“I’ve by no means been extra excited in regards to the progress prospects of Redberry with our plans to construct a whole lot of extra shops throughout Canada,” says Masson. “Along with the remainder of our management crew, I’m desirous to proceed to reveal our means to accomplice with iconic QSR manufacturers and showcase them at their finest all through Canada.”
Moreover, Gregory Pope has joined the corporate as its new Chief Monetary Officer. Pope is an skilled monetary govt in lots of sectors, together with restaurant, retail, well being care, IT, tele-communications and personal fairness. He has led finance departments at manufacturers equivalent to Boston Pizza Worldwide, Golf City, Toys R’ Us and Sporting Life.
As Redberry grows and scales, Pope’s experience in main monetary and information-technology capabilities can be a crucial asset to Redberry. He’s a results-driven and strategic chief with a confirmed observe report. Moreover, he’s an efficient supervisor able to constructing sturdy, extremely productive and constant groups.