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Exhibit 99.1
Russ
Klein Resigns as President,
Global Marketing Strategy and Innovation
for Burger King Corp.
Peter Robinson to Oversee Global Marketing on an Interim Basis
for Burger King Corp.
Peter Robinson to Oversee Global Marketing on an Interim Basis
MIAMI Nov. 10, 2009 Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) announced today that Russ Klein, the Companys
president, global marketing strategy and innovation will resign effective Dec. 15, 2009 due to
personal reasons. Peter Robinson, Burger King Corp.s former president of the Europe, Middle East
and Africa (EMEA) business segment will oversee the global marketing function on an interim basis
while the company conducts an executive search.
John W. Chidsey, Burger King Corp.s chairman and chief executive officer commented, On behalf of
the companys board of directors and the entire BURGER KING® family, I thank Russ for his many
contributions during his six and a half years of dedicated service to the BURGER KING® brand.
Russ executive and marketing leadership was a key factor in the company delivering six consecutive
years of positive comparable sales through fiscal 2009, being named by Ad Week as one of the top
three industry-changing advertisers within the last three decades and being recognized by
Interbrand on its 2009 Top 100 Best Global Brands list. Russ has been a valued member of the global
executive team and his passion and dedication will be missed.
Russ Klein said, After thoughtful consideration, I have decided that now is the time to write the
next chapter of my life. Its from my heart that I say Burger King Corp. is an exemplary company
with limitless potential. It is in the superb hands of the entire global executive team led by my
friend and colleague, John Chidsey. I am thankful to have worked for such a dynamic organization
and with such smart and talented people. I feel certain that the marketing group will continue to
excel under the leadership of Peter Robinson, who brings both the right credentials and experience
to the interim post. I wish the entire BURGER KING® family much continued success.
Chidsey added, Over the past several years, Russ has built and cultivated a strong marketing
leadership team. I am confident that with Peter Robinsons oversight of this team, combined with
his extensive operations and marketing experience, BKC will continue to deliver compelling
advertising, innovative promotions and exceptional products that we have become globally recognized
for and our guests have come to expect.
Peter Robinson most recently served as the companys president of the EMEA business segment and
served on the global executive team for over three years. Robinsons career spans more than 30
years in the consumer foods industry. He has extensive leadership and marketing experience with
brands such as the Frito-Lay International Division of PepsiCo, Kraft General Foods and Procter &
Gamble.
ABOUT BURGER KING CORPORATION
The BURGER KING® system operates approximately 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and in 73
countries and U.S. territories worldwide. Approximately 90 percent of BURGER KING® restaurants are
owned and operated by independent franchisees, many of them family-owned operations that have been
in business for decades. In 2008, Fortune magazine ranked Burger King Corp. among Americas 1,000
largest corporations and Ad Week named it one of the top
three industry-changing advertisers within the last three decades. To learn more about Burger King
Holdings Inc., please visit the companys Web site at www.bk.com.
Burger King Holdings Inc., Miami
BKC Media Relations
Susan Robison, 305-378-7277
mediainquiries@whopper.com
BKC Media Relations
Susan Robison, 305-378-7277
mediainquiries@whopper.com
or
BKC Investor Relations
Amy Wagner, 305-378-7696
investor@whopper.com
Amy Wagner, 305-378-7696
investor@whopper.com