President International - Restaurants
leapbrands · Atlanta, GA
About The Role
About the Role
We are seeking a visionary, growth-focused
President
- with a strong
- marketing and brand leadership background
- to scale our international restaurant company across
Asia and the United States
. This executive will oversee global operations, marketing, brand strategy, franchise development, and cross-border expansion — while leading the organization through a period of rapid, strategic growth.
The President will bring a rare mix of operational excellence and marketing savvy. They must understand how to position a brand across culturally diverse markets, build demand, elevate customer experience, and drive profitable multi-unit expansion.
This is a role for a proven global operator who knows how to grow a restaurant concept internationally — and how to amplify a brand through world-class marketing, digital strategy, and consumer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Global Strategy, Brand Positioning & Market Expansion
- Lead the global expansion strategy across Asia and the US, including market prioritization, brand positioning, and customer insights.
- Build localization strategies that maintain brand consistency while adapting to regional consumer preferences.
- Oversee all major market launches, ensuring a cohesive brand introduction and strategic go-to-market plans.
Marketing Leadership & Consumer Growth
- Drive the global marketing vision, including brand positioning, digital strategy, menu innovation communication, and customer acquisition.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to build scalable campaigns across social, digital, loyalty, and delivery channels.
- Ensure strong alignment between product innovation, branding, guest experience, and market demand.
- Leverage data, research, and regional insights to inform creative direction, messaging, and promotional strategy.
Operations & Performance Leadership
- Ensure operational excellence across all company-owned and franchised locations globally.
- Implement systems, playbooks, and KPIs that improve unit economics and consistency across markets.
- Partner with regional leaders to refine service models, optimize performance, and deliver a world-class guest experience.
Franchise Development & Partner Management
- Lead franchise growth, including master franchise agreements, joint ventures, and regional partnerships.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with franchisees and investors across Asia and the US.
- Create franchise governance, support structures, and performance frameworks that drive success.
Financial Leadership & P&L Ownership
- Own the global P&L and drive financial performance across markets.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning for global expansion.
- Oversee supply chain strategy, vendor partnerships, and procurement to support cost efficiency.
Team & Organizational Leadership
- Build and scale a high-performing international leadership team across operations, marketing, development, and support functions.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Ensure clear communication and alignment across global and regional teams.
Qualifications
- 15+ years in multi-unit restaurant, hospitality, or consumer brand leadership.
- Strong marketing background with experience in global brand building, digital strategy, and cross-cultural consumer engagement.
- Proven success scaling a brand internationally — experience in Asia and the US strongly preferred.
- Deep understanding of franchise management, growth strategy, and multi-unit operations.
- Strong P&L ownership and data-driven decision-making.
- Ability to operate effectively in diverse markets and navigate regional regulatory environments.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively across global regions.
What Success Looks Like
- A globally recognizable, culturally relevant brand with strong marketing presence.
- Rapid but sustainable expansion across Asia and the US.
- Strong unit economics supported by both brand demand and operational excellence.
- High-performing franchise network aligned with global standards.
- Elevated customer experience, digital engagement, and brand loyalty.
- A unified leadership team driving one vision, one strategy, and one culture worldwide.
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