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Subway merges Europe, Mideast, Africa regions under former Focus Brands international president

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April 24, 2020

Subway Restaurants named Mike Kehoe, former president, international at Focus Brands, as president of its newly formed EMEA region, a news release said.

Kehoe will be responsible for the continued development and expansion of the Subway brand throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He has significant global experience having worked in North America, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Latin America.

Focus Brands is an affiliate of the American private equity firm, Roark Capital Group, which currently owns the Schlotzsky's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli, Auntie Anne's and Jamba brands.

"Mike's global brand expertise and strong understanding of regional tastes will be instrumental to the continued growth of our brand footprint across Europe, the Middle East and Africa," said Subway CEO John Chidsey, in the release.

Kehoe's appointment is part of an overall effort to further streamline Subway's international business, including the naming of Eric Foo earlier this year as president of Asia in a consolidation of Subway's Asia and Southeast Asia regions.

Justin Goes, Subway's current regional director in Europe, will step down but remain in the position until the end of July 2020 to ensure a smooth transition. Goes is also continuing his role as a Subway multi-unit franchise owner.