"Leadership-Led Recruitment: The Strategic Imperative of Top Management Involvement in Hiring"

??Daniel Schwartz is the CEO of Restaurant Brands International, which owns Burger King, Tim Horton's, and Popeyes.

?? In 2013, at the age of 32, Schwartz became the CEO of Burger King, making him one of the youngest restaurant CEOs in history. During his tenure, Burger King's growth outpaced competitors, with the company opening 1,000 new restaurants worldwide

.?? He states that:- "Recruiting, in general, is something that's just always been and always has been and always will be a top priority for our company. I personally recruit at all the schools. I was at Cornell, as you can see from this notepad. I and several other members of the leadership team all personally recruit. I'm on campus, as are several other leaders of the company, and we're all personally interviewing candidates. Because this company, in all companies, they're only as good as the people who work there. If you have great people, you accomplish incredible, incredible things. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true".

??It is interesting that Daniel Schwartz, as the CEO of Restaurant Brands International, actively involves himself in the recruiting process. This level of involvement from the CEO in recruitment is not very common in large organizations, where leaders delegate such tasks to junior level HR teams or other departments.

?? Schwartz's hands-on approach to recruiting suggests a strong commitment to ensuring that the company attracts and hires the best talent.??His statement about personally recruiting at schools and being involved in the interview process reflects a belief in the direct impact of individuals on the success of the company.

??This approach can also contribute to creating a strong company culture and ensuring that the organization is staffed with individuals who align with its values and goals.