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José Cil

Investor

Senior Partner, Global Head of Consumer at JAB Holding Company

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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Jim BreyerunlockedJosé: together at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (2010)
José: together at Marist University
×4José: together at Tulane University
×2José: together at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

About

José Cil is a Senior Partner and Global Head of Consumer at JAB Holding Company, where he oversees the firm's consumer goods and services investments and serves as Chairman of its restaurant business. He previously served as CEO of Restaurant Brands International, the parent company of Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs. Cil sits on the boards of JAB portfolio companies including Panera Bread, Bagel Brands, Pret A Manger, and National Veterinary Associates, as well as Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, and is a member of the Florida Council of 100, the Orange Bowl Committee, and the Belen Jesuit Preparatory School Board of Advisors.

Experience

  1. JAB HOLDING COMPANY LLCSenior Partner, Global Head of Consumercurrent2025 — presentMiami, Florida, United States
  2. JAB HOLDING COMPANY LLCChairman, Restaurant Portfoliocurrent2025 — presentUnited States
  3. Panera BreadChairman of the Boardcurrent2025 — presentUnited States
  4. Einstein Bros BagelsBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentMiami, Florida, United States
  5. Pret A MangerChairman of the Boardcurrent2025 — presentMiami, Florida, United States
  6. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.Member Board of Directorscurrent2023 — presentMiami, Florida and Bermuda
  7. Restaurant Brands InternationalAdvisor2023 — 2024Miami, Florida, United States
  8. Restaurant Brands InternationalChief Executive Officer2019 — 2023Miami, Florida
  9. Burger King CorporationPresident, Burger King2014 — 2019Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
  10. Burger King CorporationEVP and President, Burger King Europe, Middle East and Africa2010 — 2014Zürich Area, Switzerland
  11. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Vice President and Regional General Manager, South Florida2010Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
  12. Burger King CorporationVice President, Company Operations, US2008 — 2010Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
  13. Burger King CorporationDivision Vice President, NW Europe Division, EMEA2007 — 2008London Area, United Kingdom
  14. Burger King CorporationDivision Vice President, Mediterranean Division, EMEA2005 — 2008Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area
  15. Burger King CorporationSenior Director, Operations Services & Programs, Global2004 — 2005Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
  16. Burger King CorporationDirector, Operations Services & Programs, North America2003 — 2004Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
  17. Burger King CorporationDirector, Senior Attorney2000 — 2003Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Skills & more

Board Leadership6Board level experience4P&L Management99Performance Management21Restaurant Management73Food39Franchising99Franchise Consulting26Multi-unit29P&L79Time Management30Restaurants99
+10 moreFood ServiceRetailTeam BuildingFood & BeverageOperations ManagementFood SafetyManagementLeadershipProfitStrategic Planning

Languages Spanish

From José's professional profile.

Colleagues at JAB Holding Company

Adam Hodes
Managing Director, Head of M&A and Integration, JAB Insurance at JAB Holding Company
Anant Bhalla
Senior Partner, Chief Investment Officer & Global Head of Insurance at JAB Holding Company
Andrew Taktajian
Managing Director, General Counsel, JAB Insurance at JAB Holding Company
David Serre
Managing Director, Co-Head of Business Development and Portfolio Management, JAB Consumer at JAB Holding Company
Emiliano Román
Managing Director, Co-Head of Business Development and Portfolio Management, JAB Consumer at JAB Holding Company
Frank Engelen
Managing Partner and Co-CEO at JAB Holding Company
Gordon von Bretten
Senior Partner at JAB Holding Company
Guillaume Briere-Giroux
Managing Director, Chief Actuary, JAB Insurance at JAB Holding Company

Frequently asked questions

Who is José Cil?
José Cil is a Senior Partner and Global Head of Consumer at JAB Holding Company, where he oversees the firm's consumer goods and services investments and serves as Chairman of its restaurant business. He previously served as CEO of Restaurant Brands International, the parent company of Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs. Cil sits on the boards of JAB portfolio companies including Panera Bread, Bagel Brands, Pret A Manger, and National Veterinary Associates, as well as Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, and is a member of the Florida Council of 100, the Orange Bowl Committee, and the Belen Jesuit Preparatory School Board of Advisors.
Where does José Cil work?
José Cil is Senior Partner, Global Head of Consumer at JAB Holding Company.
Where did José Cil go to school?
José Cil studied at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (Juris Doctor (J.D.)); Tulane University (Bachelor of Arts - BA); Tulane University (BA, History and Political Science).

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Also attended University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School50

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Also attended Tulane University148

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Also attended Marist University23

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Shared employers

Also worked at Pret A Manger3

Yasemin KöseJunior Corporate Officer at Vera GroupYoana Nenova BonevaManaging Director at JAB Holding CompanyGiovanni RovereCTO at Flowbio

Also worked at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.4

Zillah Byng-ThorneOperating Partner at True.Julia TheisSenior Executive Assistant at Beyond Capital PartnersTeal FrostTalent Partner at Hummingbird VenturesCraig ShacklettManaging Member at UrComped

Also worked at Restaurant Brands International11

Ryan LimInvestment Analyst at QualgroMonica Saggioro LealGeneral Partner at MAYA Capital VenturesJosep CatafalSenior Associate at Abac Capital Manager S.G.E.I.C.,Joanna Lichter CohenSenior Associate at Emerson Collective InvestingRoman HenrysonInvestment Associate at Charterhouse Capital PartnersMarta MuñozInvestment Manager at Charterhouse Capital Partners

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Also worked at Burger King Corporation12

Felipe SallesGeneral Partner at Parceiro VenturesMelody MadhavanAssociate at Cento VenturesSteve WiborgOperating Partner at Agman PartnersShawn LimFounder & Partner at Artichoke CapitalJuan Sebastian GonzalezChargé de Reporting at Family PartnersMalo GlochonAssistant Gestion Privée at DeCarion

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