John W. Chidsey, chief executive officer of Burger King, has been named to the Doctors Hospital Board of Directors.

Chidsey also serves on Burger King’s Board of Directors. He previously served as president and chief financial officer for Burger King. Before his post with Burger King, Chidsey served as chairman and CEO for two corporate divisions at Cendant, a travel and real estate company.

Chidsey received his law degree and master’s degree in finance and accounting from Emory University in Atlanta. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Davidson College in Davidson, N.C. He also serves on Davidson’s Board of Trustees. He is a certified public accountant.