AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFCE), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, today announced the appointment of Mr. Krishnan (Kandy) Anand to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Anand is President of the International division of Molson Coors Brewing Company, and also head of Global Strategy Development. He has served in that capacity since 2009. Prior to joining Coors, Mr. Anand served from 1997–2009 in a number of senior marketing and management positions with The Coca-Cola Company, most recently as President of the Philippines Business Unit. Mr. Anand also has 17 years of strategy and leadership experience including senior marketing, sales and management positions with Unilever plc and its subsidiaries.
“With his 30-years of global strategy experience, Kandy is a valuable addition to our Board and will be a significant asset to the Popeyes leadership team,” said Cheryl Bachelder, AFC Enterprises Chief Executive Officer. “We are extremely pleased to have Kandy join our Board and we look forward to his many meaningful contributions.”
Mr. Anand holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Technology from the India Institute of Technology and a Master’s of Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management.
“We are delighted to welcome Kandy to our Board,” said John Cranor, AFC Enterprises Board Chairman. “His addition to the Board is consistent with Popeyes rapid global expansion plans and he will bring tremendous value and insight.”