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Press photo / Kevin Derycke, COO of QSRP.

QSRP promotes COO Kevin Derycke to CEO

He will assume the role following Alessandro Preda's departure on 31 March.

Restaurant brand operator QSRP has named Kevin Derycke as its next CEO, effective 1 April 2026.

Derycke, currently the group’s chief operating officer, will step into the role after several years overseeing day-to-day operations.

He has worked closely with the company’s brands and leadership teams and is familiar with its internal culture.

“I am honoured by the trust placed in me,” Derycke said.

“As QSRP enters its next phase, our priority is to stay culturally and digitally relevant for Gen Z whilst remaining meaningful to all generations by strengthening our brands, elevating taste aspiration, and leveraging technology and AI to continuously innovate,” he added.

Current CEO Alessandro Preda will step down on 31 March 2026, ending his term in the role.

He will remain involved with QSRP in an advisory capacity to support the leadership team during the transition.

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