Aziz Hashim is a highly regarded executive in the U.S. and international franchise space.  Mr. Hashim is the President and CEO of NRD Holdings, LLC (NRD), and CEO and Chairman of Impact Investments, LLC.  Mr. Hashim founded NRD in 1996 with one QSR location and has grown the company to one of the top 200 franchise operators in the U.S. with several high profile brands including:  Popeyes, Subway, KFC, Taco Bell and many others.  Mr. Hashim expanded his portfolio with his investment in Winston Resources, a Canadian public mineral company with projects in Gold and other national resources and in 2013 with Impact Investments, LLC, for business ventures in Africa.  Through expert risk identification and managaement, unique portfolio management strategies and superior execution, Mr. Hashim has become a leading multi-brand and multi-national investor.  In 2014, Nations Restaurant News recognized Mr. Hashim as one of the 50 Most Powerful Leaders in the Food Service industry for setting the standard for multi-unit development.  Mr. Hashim is often published and quoted in prestigious franchise industry publications as well as the Wall St. Journal, The Globe and Mail, Los Angeles Times and Washington Post. He regularly shares his expertise in franchishing as a public speaker and guest lectures at Emory Law School, Georgia State University and Harvard Law School. 

Mr. Hashim severs on several boards including the Executive Committee of the International Franchise Association (IFA) where he will become Chairman in 2016,  the Board of Advisors at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University, BB&amp;amp;T Bank Regional Advisory board, and is the Chairman o f the 2014 Multi--Unit Franchise Conference.  He is deeply involved in community service and frequently contributes to the industry at large, sharing his knowledge and experience at major business conferences.  His dynamic leadership and strategy for success is reflected in both his compelling message ot the industry and NRDs significant and consistent innovation and growth.  Mr. Hashim attended the University of California at Irvine, graduating with honors from its prestigious electrical engineering program. 