Brian Jones
About Brian Jones
Brian Jones serves as the Manager of International New Markets at The Wendy's Company, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in financial analysis and real estate, with previous roles at Abercrombie & Fitch and Wendy's, and holds advanced degrees in applied economics and real estate specialization.
Current Role at Wendy's
Brian Jones serves as the Manager of International New Markets at The Wendy's Company, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for crafting business plans and identifying partners to facilitate Wendy's international expansion beyond North America. He collaborates with multiple departments, including marketing, operations, supply chain, finance, HR, development, design, technology, and communications, to ensure successful market entries.
Previous Experience at Wendy's
Before his current role, Brian Jones worked at The Wendy's Company as a Senior Analyst in International New Markets from 2018 to 2019. He also held the position of Senior Financial Analyst - International from 2017 to 2018. His experience at Wendy's has contributed to his understanding of the company's international strategies and market dynamics.
Experience at Abercrombie & Fitch
Brian Jones was employed at Abercrombie & Fitch as a Senior Financial Analyst in Real Estate from 2014 to 2017. His role involved financial analysis related to real estate, which provided him with valuable insights into market trends and property valuation, skills that are applicable in his current position.
Education and Academic Background
Brian Jones completed his high school education at University School of Milwaukee, earning his High School Diploma from 2003 to 2007. He then attended the University of Dayton, where he studied Economics and Marketing, achieving a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education at Marquette University, specializing in Real Estate and obtaining a Master of Science in Applied Economics from 2011 to 2013.
Early Career and Additional Roles
In the early stages of his career, Brian Jones worked as a Real Estate Broker at Alpine Commercial Real Estate LLC from 2011 to 2012. He also gained sales experience as a Sales Professional at Vector Marketing from 2007 to 2011. These roles helped him develop a strong foundation in sales and real estate, which have been beneficial in his subsequent positions.