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Arby’s names former Procter & Gamble executive Patrick Schwing CMOArby’s names former Procter & Gamble executive Patrick Schwing CMO

Schwing will be succeeding now-president Jim Taylor as chief marketing officer for the quick-service company owned by Inspire Brands

Joanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

March 2, 2020

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Inspire Brands’ Arby’s has announced the appointment of former Procter & Gamble marketing executive Patrick Schwing as the company’s new chief marketing officer. Schwing will succeed Jim Taylor as CMO, who was promoted to president in August 2019. Schwing will report to Taylor and will be charged with leading advertising, digital innovation, menu development and brand experience for Arby’s.

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“Patrick has a long track record of demonstrated performance across a diverse set of global brands,” Taylor said in a statement. “We’re excited to have him take the reins as CMO. His extensive experience in brand building, innovation, digital marketing and organizational leadership will be integral in leading Arby’s to its next phase of growth.”

Schwing has 16 years of brand marketing experience under his belt, and served as an associate brand director and brand manager for such household brand names as Herbal Essences, Head and Shoulders, Pantene and Oral-B.

“It’s an honor to be a part of a brand with a culture as rich and unique as Arby’s,” Schwing said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to building on the brand’s incredible success and helping to propel it to even greater heights.”

Inspire Brands, which is majority-owned by affiliates of Roark Capital, also owns Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic Drive-In and Rusty Taco, which altogether have more than 8,400 locations.

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About the Author

Joanna Fantozzi

Senior Editor

Joanna Fantozzi is a Senior Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She has more than seven years of experience writing about the restaurant and hospitality industry. Her editorial coverage ranges from profiles of independent restaurants around the country to breaking news and insights into some of the biggest brands in food and beverage, including Starbucks, Domino’s, and Papa John’s.  

Joanna holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature and creative writing from The College of New Jersey and a master’s degree in arts and culture journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. Prior to joining Informa’s Restaurants and Food Group in 2018, she was a freelance food, culture, and lifestyle writer, and has previously held editorial positions at Insider (formerly known as Business Insider) and The Daily Meal. Joanna’s work can also be found in The New York Times, Forbes, Vice, The New York Daily News, and Parents Magazine. 

Her areas of expertise include restaurant industry news, restaurant operator solutions and innovations, and political/cultural issues.

Joanna Fantozzi has been a moderator and event facilitator at both Informa’s MUFSO and Restaurants Rise industry events. 

Joanna Fantozzi’s experience:

Senior Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (August 2021-present)

Associate Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (July 2019-August 2021)

Assistant Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (Oct. 2018-July 2019)

Freelance Food & Lifestyle Reporter (Feb. 2018-Oct. 2018)

Food & Lifestyle Reporter, Insider (June 2017-Feb. 2018)

News Editor, The Daily Meal (Jan. 2014- June 2017)

Staff Reporter, Straus News (Jan. 2013-Dec. 2013)

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