Brian Nixon serves as Senior Vice President of Customer Leadership for the Roark Capital Restaurant Portfolio. In this role, he leads the team responsible for partnering with Roark brands to drive mutual, sustained growth.

Prior to joining Roark, Brian spent over 25 years with The Coca-Cola Company, most recently leading the Central US Foodservice team where he oversaw a portfolio of more than 300 customers across 15 states. Throughout his tenure at Coca-Cola, Brian held positions of increasing responsibility spanning sales, franchise operations, commercial strategy, and marketing.

An Atlanta native, Brian earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Georgia and an MBA from the University of Florida. He currently serves on the UGA Terry College of Business alumni board, reflecting his commitment to giving back to his alma mater.

Brian resides in Peachtree City, Georgia with his wife Amy and son Will. His daughter Carly attends the University of Virginia, and his son Will has been accepted to the University of Georgia. In his free time, he enjoys running and volunteers as the public address speaker for the local high school sports teams.