Unfulfilling executive career? Transform it before it traps you.

When a family crisis took me out of school at 14 to get a full-time job, it sparked a journey across many industries, roles, and nations.
 
Office work, construction, and self-employment in Australia. Study in the UK. Ministry in Africa. Sales and executive roles in the US. And yet others.

I led the transformation of Arby’s to become one of the world’s fastest-growing restaurant chains. Rated in the Top 10 of over 3,000 franchise systems in the US, with a new location opening every 39 hours. 

When a takeover harmed the culture, I resigned to find a meaningful new path. But then my income was nearly tripled and I stayed on. 

Two years later, I resigned again, to buy or create a business aligned with my values.
I sought strategic, executive-level career support. And couldn’t find it. 

In that gap, I finally recognized my calling. So in 1992, I became a pioneer in this field. 

In 2014, a failed project left us with inadequate capital, and I turned the business over to a consortium of colleagues and clients. They closed it in 2016. In the meantime, I had created and launched a more resilient model. 

Today, our stressed societies desperately need more leaders motivated and able to reform management structures that undervalue higher needs and promote lower ones. 

If you’re ready to reimagine what your career can be, and to align it with your best contributions, there has never been a better time to do so. 

Let’s explore what’s possible. 

📅 Schedule a conversation: https://rjacareers.com/schedule-a-call-rj/

Russell Johnson

QSR | Operations Leader | Multi-Site Delivery Expert | Franchise Growth |People-Led | Process-Driven | Customer-Focused

Hands‑on operations leader with 18+ years’ experience scaling hospitality and quick‑service restaurant businesses across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and North America. I’ve built delivery concepts from scratch, overseen 200+ kitchen networks, secured major corporate catering contracts and led digital transformations. My leadership style blends strategic vision with data‑driven execution, focusing on profitable growth, team development and operational excellence. Skilled in P&amp;L management, supplier negotiations, franchise operations and change management, with a track record of reducing costs, boosting revenue and enhancing customer satisfaction. Passionate about building inclusive, high‑performing teams and delivering results in complex, fast‑paced environments.

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