Mert Yener joins Restaurant Brands International as Mktg Director, EMEA for Tim Hortons

Yener brings more than 14 years of experience in brand building, digital transformation and marketing strategy

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Published: Jul 8, 2026 9:08 AM  | 1 min read
Mert Yener Appointed Marketing Director for Tim Hortons EMEA
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Mert Yener has joined Restaurant Brands International (RBI) as Marketing Director, EMEA for Tim Hortons. He announced the move on LinkedIn, sharing that he is relocating to Switzerland after spending 10 years in Dubai.

Before joining RBI, Yener served as Managing Director of Family First Cafe at Varkey Group in Dubai, UAE. He held the role for five months before moving to his new position.

Yener brings more than 14 years of experience in brand building, digital transformation and marketing strategy across 22 international markets.

Before joining Varkey Group, he was associated with Yum! Brands, where he worked for nearly a decade. His most recent role at the company was Senior Director of Marketing for KFC across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Pakistan and Turkey.

Published On: Jul 8, 2026 9:08 AM