Juan Carlos Andrade

CEO Platinum Brands, S.A. Panama. KFC and DQ

Panama City, Panamá, Panama

About

With over two decades of leadership in the quick-service restaurant industry, I currently oversee KFC and Dairy Queen operations in Panama as CEO of Platinum Brands under Norbrook Equity Partners. My focus is on preserving brand heritage while driving regional growth, managing over 75 restaurant locations and supporting a team of 1,500+ employees. My strategic initiatives emphasize operational efficiency, market expansion, and team development to strengthen our market position. Throughout my career, I have led significant turnarounds, revitalized underperforming brands, and executed successful product launches that enhanced customer engagement. At Platinum Brands, I strive to foster innovation and operational excellence while aligning our growth strategies with long-term business goals. My passion lies in empowering teams and leveraging market insights to deliver sustainable success.

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer Panama at KFC
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Platinum Brands Panama. +1500 employees Committed to preserving KFC's 🍗 rich legacy in Panama and accelerating brand expansion. 49 Restaurants

  • Chief Executive Officer Panama at Dairy Queen Panama
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Platinum Brands Panamá. +1500 employees Committed to preserving Dairy Queen's 🍨🍦rich legacy in Panama and continuing to grow the brand in the region. 30 stores.

  • Chief Executive Officer at Platinum Brands S.A.
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • CEO Platinum Brands, Panama. 🇵🇦 at Norbrook Equity Partners
    Dec 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Strategic management and support to Platinum Restaurant Group for the acquisition of the KFC and Dairy Queen franchises in Panama.

  • Consultor de proyectos estratégicos at San Martin Bakery
    Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    🥖 Se creó el modelo base para el desarrollo de la estrategia comercial basada en momentos y necesidades de consumo. Se implementó una nueva estrategia de medios OH que posibilitaron aumentar las ventas en +15% en el 2022. Se desarrolló un plan de carrera operativa y se inició el desarrollo de manuales operativos con estándares internacionales para facilitar el proceso de capacitación y lograr la estandarización de las operaciones. Se desarrolló e impartió un curso básico de liderazgo y servicio al cliente a todos los gerentes de restaurantes con el objetivo de estandarizar métodos y cultura de servicio. Se implementó el sistema NPS de evaluación del servicio por primera vez. Se desarrolló el sistema de reportes y análisis para evaluar la operación y servicio del call center del domicilio, logrando aumentar la rentabilidad en +50% de cada transacción generada. Desarrollo de Brand Scorecard Ejecutivo.