José Cil Appointed New Chairman

José Cil Appointed New Chairman of the Board at Espresso House – Former CEO of Restaurant Brands International

Espresso House, the leading coffee chain in the Nordics with operations across five countries, today announces the appointment of José Cil as Chairman of the Board. He succeeds Konrad Meyer.

José Cil has previously served as CEO of Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR), one of the world's largest quick-service restaurant companies, with brands including Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs. Under his leadership, the company grew to over USD 40 billion in system-wide sales, with more than 30,000 restaurants in over 100 countries.

In his new role, José Cil will contribute valuable strategic expertise as Espresso House continues its expansion across both existing and new markets.

“Espresso House has a strong brand and a clear ambition to become the most beloved café experience in Northern Europe,” says José Cil. “I look forward to working closely with the team and contributing to the company’s next chapter.”

Thomas Kelly, Group CEO of Espresso House Group, adds:

“We are delighted to welcome José Cil as Chairman of the Board. His global perspective and proven experience in building successful restaurant brands will be a tremendous asset at a time when innovation, guest experience, and sustainable growth are key priorities.”

The appointment coincides with José Cil also taking on the role of Chairman of JAB’s restaurant platform, which includes Espresso House, Panera Bread, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Caribou Coffee, and Pret A Manger.