Melissa Ross

Melissa Ross is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations strategy and analytics within the restaurant industry. Currently serving as the Director of Operations Strategy & Analytics at Popeyes under Restaurant Brands International since August 2021, Melissa previously held the position of Senior Manager of Marketing & Media Analytics at Burger King, where significant contributions included cross-functional analyses impacting marketing strategy and optimizing media investment. Prior experience as a Global MBA Intern at ZX Ventures involved launching and scaling a new beverage product in the UK. Melissa's career began at Material, progressing from Research Associate to Research Director over seven years. Educational qualifications include an MBA from The Wharton School and a BA in Consumer Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.