By Sophie BootRestaurant Brands has changed its corporate structure, splitting into three regional operating divisions following its acquisition of the largest fast-food operator in Hawaii. Last week, Restaurant Brands gained approval from Yum! Brands, the parent company of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, to acquire the only franchisee for the 82 Taco Bell and Pizza Hut stores in Hawaii, with settlement is expected in the next two weeks. Ian Letele has been appointed country CEO of the New Zealand division, with Herman Pretorius as NZ CFO. The Australian business will be headed up by Adrian Holness as country CEO and Ashley Jones as CFO and the Hawaiian operations will have Kevin Kurihara as country CEO and Brent Matsumoto as CFO.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 07, 2017 21:23 UTC