Atlanta — Dick Sullivan, executive chairman and chief executive officer of PGA TOUR Superstore (PGATSS), will retire from his day-to-day CEO role with the company later this summer. A global search for a new CEO has begun, and Sullivan will remain CEO until a new leader is in place and then continue as executive chairman of the company into the future. PGATSS currently operates 76 stores in 28 states and a successful online business with robust expansion plans, including 16 more stores by the end of 2026. The company achieved …
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New York City — Vince Holding Corp., a global contemporary retailer, has promoted Yuji Okumura, the company’s interim CFO since March 2025 and controller since September 2020, to the position of chief financial officer, effective April 14, 2025. “Yuji’s tenure with our company, his leadership and strong financial expertise are the attributes that we need as we begin our next chapter,” says Brendan Hoffman, chief executive officer of VNCE. “His financial discipline and insight will be invaluable as we continue to navigate a dynamic macroeconomic and consumer environment.” Okumura has …
Reynoldsburg, Ohio — Victoria’s Secret & Co. (VS&Co.) has named new brand presidents for Victoria’s Secret, PINK and Beauty. This new leadership team brings together strong industry experience, creative vision and operational expertise. All three brand presidents will report directly to Hillary Super, chief executive officer of VS&Co. “This is an exceptional team of product and creative leaders whose vision and operational expertise will drive new levels of growth, innovation and impact for our company,” says Super. “They are joining highly skilled and experienced teams across our brands. With their …
Atlanta — Smalls Sliders has appointed seasoned restaurant and hospitality executive Charles Watson as its new chief executive officer. In his new role, Watson will prioritize franchisee success while accelerating the brand’s impressive expansion. Watson brings nearly three decades of experience driving substantial growth, most recently as chief executive officer for Tropical Smoothie Cafe, where he expanded the brand to over 1,500 locations nationwide and tripled systemwide revenue to $1.42 billion. Prior to his CEO role, Watson led franchise growth and brand development strategies for multiple brands at Wyndham Hotels …
North Plainfield, N.J. — Levin Management Corporation (LMC) has promoted Denise Ciaravino to director of operations. The move recognizes her exceptional leadership and longstanding contributions to the firm’s property management department, according to Erika Morasco, vice president of property management. Ciaravino’s promotion marks her second career advancement at LMC in 4 years. She joined the commercial real estate services firm as a property manager in 2006 and steadily rose through the ranks, most recently serving as portfolio manager. “Denise is a true asset to the property management team, and we …
Saginaw, Mich. — Duro-Last®, a member of Holcim Solutions and Products US LLC, has named several key leadership promotions and organizational enhancements aimed at fostering innovation, optimizing operations, supporting long term growth and creating more opportunity for their valued contractor partners. “Our contractors are at the heart of everything we do, and these leadership updates further enhance our ability to support their success,” says Darren Schulz, president of Duro-Last. “By evolving our structure and investing in strong leadership, we’re ensuring we remain at the forefront of the industry — offering …
San Diego — Jack in the Box Inc. and its board of directors has named Lance Tucker as the permanent chief executive officer for Jack in the Box, where he will also serve on the company’s board of directors. Tucker had served as interim CEO since February 2025 after being hired as chief financial officer for the company in November 2024, which followed a previous tenure as CFO of Jack in the Box from March 2018 to September 2020. “Lance brings decades of experience within the restaurant industry as well …
Louisville, Ky. — The chief executive officer of Yum! Brands, Inc., David Gibbs, has informed the board of directors of his intention to retire from the company in the next year. He has been with Yum! for 36 years and its CEO since January 2020. The board has established a succession planning committee and will work deliberately to identify and appoint the best candidate to lead the company’s next chapter. Gibbs will continue leading the company throughout the search process until his retirement, expected in the first quarter of 2026. …
Dallas — Joe Hummel, chief executive officer, and Clay Mingus, chief legal officer, both intend to resign from Twin Hospitality Group Inc., the parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant. The date of their departures will be effective April 10, 2025. Ken Kuick, chief financial officer, has been appointed interim CEO, and Allen Sussman, general counsel of FAT Brands Inc., has been appointed interim chief legal officer. “We would like to thank Joe and Clay for all that they have done for Twin Peaks over the last 14 years,” says Kuick. …
Denver — REGO Restaurant Group, a leading fast-casual restaurant platform, has named Neel Patel as chief executive officer to lead Quiznos, the quick-service sandwich chain, and Taco del Mar, a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in coastal Mexican cuisine. He joins the group from Church’s Texas Chicken. Previously, Patel served as senior vice president, strategy & growth at Church’s Texas Chicken. He brings a wealth of experience in business transformation, growth strategy and commercial excellence, positioning him to drive the brands’ continued expansion and innovation. “Both Quiznos and Taco del Mar …