Paul Brown

Mr. Brown currently serves as Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Inspire Brands, one of the larger restaurant companies in the United States. Mr. Brown's numerous leadership roles span 20 years at Inspire, Hilton, Expedia, McKinsey and Company, and Boston Consulting Group and make him uniquely qualified in guiding transformative initiatives, leading successful customer loyalty programs, and driving e-Commerce and digital platforms.

In 2018, Mr. Brown co-founded Inspire Brands, a multi-brand restaurant company currently generating more than $14 billion in annual sales whose portfolio includes more than 11,000 Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, SONIC Drive-In, Rusty Taco, and Jimmy John's locations worldwide. On October 30, 2020, Inspire announced it was acquiring Dunkin' Brands in a transaction that is expected to close this month.

Mr. Brown is currently a member of the Board of Directors of H&R Block, Inc. and FOCUS Brands, Inc., and actively supports his community serving on several non-profit boards, including Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the Georgia Tech Foundation.