John Chidsey

John Chidsey
Born
John Walker Chidsey

(1962-06-11) June 11, 1962 (age 64)
EducationDavidson College (BA)
Emory University (MBA, JD)
Title

John Walker Chidsey (born June 11, 1962) is an American businessman who is president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, and former attorney who was CEO of Subway from November 2019 until December 2024. He was formerly the executive chairman and CEO of Burger King Corporation, a director and member of the audit committee for HealthSouth Corporation, and was chairman and CEO for two divisions of Cendant Corporation.

As of 2025, Chidsey is an independent director on the HCA Healthcare board.

Early life and education

Chidsey earned a bachelor's degree from Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, an MBA in finance and accounting from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and a juris doctor from Emory University School of Law. He is a certified public accountant and a member of the State Bar of Georgia.

Career

From January 1996 to March 2003, Chidsey was chairman and CEO for two divisions of Cendant Corporation.

Chidsey was the CFO of Pepsi-Cola Eastern Europe and the CFO of PepsiCo World Trading Co. Inc.[when?]

From 2006 until 2011, Chidsey was the CEO of Burger King corporation.

In 2019, Chidsey became the CEO of Subway. At the end of 2024, Chidsey announced his departure as CEO.

In February 2025, Chidsey joined Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings board. Later that year in July, he was named as a member of the board for HCA Healthcare.[non-primary source needed]

References

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  2. ↑ "Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Appoints John W. Chidsey as President and Chief Executive Officer". Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. 2026-02-12. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
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  6. ↑ Susan R. Miller (March 29, 2011). "Chidsey to leave Burger King in April". South Florida Business Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Where do I find everything about HealthSouth Corp's John W Chidsey (NYSE:HLS)". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2015-05-26.
  8. ↑ "COMPANY NEWS; Burger King Names New Finance Officer". The New York Times. February 26, 2004. Retrieved May 25, 2015. The Burger King Corporation yesterday named John W. Chidsey, a former Cendant Corporation executive, as its chief financial and administrative officer.
  9. 1 2 "COMPANY NEWS; CHIEF RESIGNS AT CENDANT DIVISION THAT INCLUDES AVIS". The New York Times. February 25, 2003. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
  10. 1 2 "Troubled Cendant Unit Gets New Managers". Bloomberg News via Los Angeles Times. November 3, 1998. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
  11. ↑ Joe Marusak (April 8, 2014). "Couple donate $10 million to Davidson College". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
  12. ↑ "John W. Chidsey J.D.: Executive Profile & Biography". Bloomberg.
  13. ↑ Bill Giduz (October 11, 2013). "Davidson College Board of Trustees Elects New Chair". Davidson.edu. Archived from the original on May 26, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
  14. 1 2 "Burger King Names John Chidsey CEO". Qsrmagazine. 7 April 2006. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  15. 1 2 Walker, Blair S. "Subway CEO: Stay hungry for knowledge, relationships | Miami Herbert Business School | University of Miami". news.miami.edu. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  16. ↑ "Subway hires CMO from PepsiCo beverages to lead global marketing | Marketing Dive". www.marketingdive.com. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  17. ↑ Kalosh, Anne (8 February 2025). "John Chidsey rejoins Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings board". SeatradeCruiseNews. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  18. ↑ "HCA Healthcare Appoints John W. Chidsey, III as New Independent Director". investor.hcahealthcare.com. Retrieved 2025-10-22.