Ziad Mounayar

Ziad Mounayar is an experienced leader in food safety, quality assurance, and product development within the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry, currently serving as the Regional Director for Food Safety, Quality & R&D for Subway since December 2008. Mounayar has held multiple key positions, including Director of Global Strategic Product Development & Quality and Regional Director of Menu Innovation & Quality across various regions, particularly focusing on the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Responsibilities have included establishing innovation processes, collaborating on menu development, optimizing supply chain strategies, and managing quality systems. Prior to Subway, Mounayar held roles at Gandour, where duties involved product development and quality assurance in the confectionery and food production sectors. Mounayar's educational background includes an MSc in Marketing & International Management from Henley Business School and a BSc in Food Science & Management from the American University of Beirut.