Miami Connection
Schwartz has significantly influenced South Florida's business landscape as a key decision-maker at 3G Capital, one of the region's most active investment firms. His leadership of major restaurant brands and acquisition strategies has generated substantial economic activity and employment opportunities across Miami and the broader Southeast. His presence and operations at 3G Capital's Miami base contribute to the city's status as a major hub for private equity and corporate development.
About
Daniel Schwartz is a prominent Miami-based business executive who joined 3G Capital in 2005, advancing to Partner in 2008 and Co-Managing Partner in 2019. He served as CFO of Burger King from 2010 to 2013, then as CEO from 2013 to 2019, during which he orchestrated major acquisitions including Tim Hortons in 2014 and Popeyes in 2017, creating Restaurant Brands International. As Co-Chairman of RBI from 2019 to 2022, he oversaw the acquisition of Firehouse Subs in 2021. He continues to lead high-impact investments at 3G Capital, including the 2021 acquisition of Hunter Douglas, and remains a board member of multiple major corporations. Schwartz is a Cornell University graduate who maintains ties to his alma mater through the Dyson School Advisory Council.