John Chidsey


John Walker Chidsey is an American businessman and attorney, and CEO of Subway, since November 2019. He was formerly the executive chairman and CEO of Burger King Corporation. He is a director and member of the audit committee for HealthSouth Corporation. He previously was chairman and CEO for two corporate divisions of Cendant Corporation, from January 1996 to March 2003.

Early life

Chidsey earned a bachelor's degree from Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, an MBA in finance and accounting from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and a juris doctorate from Emory University School of Law. He is a certified public accountant and a member of the State Bar of Georgia.

Career

Chidsey was the CFO of Pepsi-Cola Eastern Europe and the CFO of PepsiCo World Trading Co. Inc.