New executives come from all sectors of the hospitality industry MIAMI (February 1, 2021) – Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management has named four industry leaders to the school's Executive Advisory Board: José Cil, David Grutman, Lynne Hernandez and Adam Stewart. The new board members will help advise Michael Cheng, dean of the Chaplin School, during what has been one of the most challenging times in the hospitality industry. "We are thankful and honored to have these four amazing hospitality leaders guide and provide input during this time of rapid change," Cheng said. "This has been a challenging year for our industry and part of that change means inviting other leaders in our industry, as well as alumni, who represent sectors of our industry where we currently have gaps to have a leadership voice in our continued progress. We hope to build off of the work that they have already done through their commitment to the Board," he added. The new members include: José Cil, CEO, Restaurant Brands International - Cil was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Restaurant Brands International Inc. in January 2019. He is also director of Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., Burger King’s largest franchisee. Before that, Cil served as President of Burger King, Executive Vice President and President of Europe, the Middle East and Africa for Burger King Worldwide. He has also served as Vice President of Company Operations for Burger King Corporation and Division Vice President, Mediterranean and NW Europe Divisions, EMEA for a subsidiary of Burger King. Cil has also served as Vice President and Regional General Manager for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in Florida, David Grutman, Hospitality Entrepreneur & Founder of Groot [...]