Noodle Box appoints Ian Martin as new Chief Executive
Noodle Box appoints new CEO.
Ian Martin has been appointed to be Noodle Box’s new Chief Executive.
Ian has gained international franchise management experience while holding senior executive positions, not only in Australia, but also in international locations including Hong Kong, Singapore, and London.
Equipped with more than 25 years of franchise and retail management experience, Ian has held various management positions with global franchisers such as Dunkin Brands, Gloria Jean’s Coffees, Burger King Corporation, and Yum! Restaurants International.
The company’s Chairman, Tim James, shares “This appointment reflects an important milestone for the company as we continue our journey to deliver strong profitable growth to our franchise network by providing our guests with the highest quality fresh and healthy noodle based meals in a friendly environment with great service.”
Also, both David Milne and Josh James will retain their board positions as non-executive directors. Below is a Q&A with Ian Martin
QSR Media: What makes you excited about your new position?
Ian: Noodle Box has developed a solid foundation for future growth based upon providing the highest quality fresh and healthy noodle based meals and is well poised to build on these and become the first choice noodle based restaurant concept in every market in which we operate, both within Australian and the Asia Pacific and ME region. I am excited to be able to lead the team on the next stage of this journey.
QSR Media:What three goals are you focused on?
a. Building an aligned and engaged franchise network based on clear and well understood strategic priorities, characterised by open two way communication and respect.
b. Developing a franchise support team and franchise partner network committed to worlds best practice restaurant systems & tools and guest experience.
c. Driving profitable growth at restaurant and network level.
