QSR Brands Malaysia appoints new CEO

KUALA LUMPUR: QSR Brands (M) Holdings Sdn Bhd has appointed Merrill Pereyra its new chief executive officer, effective Jan 1, 2017.

Pereyra's appointment follows the departure of Rohan St. George from one of the largest quick-service restaurant operators in Malaysia.

In a statement on Monday, the company said Pereyra joined in June 2016 as chief operating officer.

It added that he will help further shape the company's growth in the region.

Pereyra's role includes leadership of KFC and Pizza Hut in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Cambodia.

The company also strengthened its executive leadership team with two key additions to its Pizza Hut team. Eric Leong has come onboard as general manager and Jean Ler as chief marketing officer.

Both Leong and Ler will be key to Pizza Hut's goal to strengthen its position as the leading pizza chain in Malaysia. - Bernama