Axel Schwan
President, Canada & USA Tim Hortons
Restaurant Brands International•Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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In 1964, the first Tim Hortons® restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario opened its doors and Canadians have been ordering Tim Hortons iconic Original Blend coffee, Double-Double™ coffees, Donuts and Timbits® in the years since. Over the last 55 years, Tim Hortons has captured the hearts and taste buds of Canadians and has become synonymous with serving Canada's favourite coffee. Tim Hortons is Canada's largest restaurant chain operating in the quick service industry with nearly 4,000 restaurants across the country. More than a coffee and bake shop, Tim Hortons is part of the Canadian fabric and guests can enjoy hot and cold specialty beverages – including lattes, cappuccinos and espressos, teas and our famous Iced Capps® – alongside delicious breakfast, sandwiches, wraps, soups and more. Tim Hortons has more than 5,100 restaurants in Canada, the United States and around the world.
Career Timeline
- 2014–Present· 12 yrs 8 mos
- President, Tim Hortons, Canada and USACurrent2021–Present
- President, Canada, US & Latin America Tim Hortons2019–2021
- Global Chief Marketing Officer, Tim Hortons2018–2019
- Global Chief Marketing Officer, Burger King2014–2018
- 2011–2013· 2 yrs
- Vice President Marketing & Communications EMEA, Burger King2012–2013
- Marketing Director Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Burger King2011–2012
- 2008–2011· 3 yrs
- CEO2008–2011
- 2003–2008· 5 yrs
- Manager, Marketing2007–2008
- Senior Brand Manager, Marketing Manager2003–2007
- 1999–2003· 4 yrs
- Trainee, Brand Manager1999–2003
Education
Diplom Betriebswirt
International School of Management, Germany