people

Panera Brands Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee August 15, 2022

St. Louis — Panera Brands Inc., whose brands include Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Brands, has appointed Konrad Meyer as chief financial officer, effective August 22, 2022. Meyer joins Panera Brands from JAB, where he has been a partner helping to source and oversee its investments, including its fast-casual restaurant portfolio. He brings significant experience in the industry, including previously serving as interim CFO of Pret a Manger. Ted Stedem, current Panera Brands CFO, is stepping down from his role to pursue other interests after supporting the company …

August 15, 2022

News people restaurants

Jack in the Box Inc. Promotes Del Taco’s COO to Brand President

by Katie Lee August 9, 2022

San Diego — Jack in the Box Inc. has promoted Del Taco’s chief operating officer, Chad Gretzema, to Del Taco brand president. He replaces John Cappasola, who has stepped down from his role as Del Taco president & chief executive officer. “Chad has been an instrumental part of the executive team at Del Taco that has compiled an impressive 8 consecutive years of positive franchise same-store sales,” says Darin Harris, CEO of Jack in the Box. “He has been a champion for Del Taco operators, franchisees and guests as the …

August 9, 2022

News people restaurants

Yum! Brands Names New Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

by Katie Lee August 8, 2022

Louisville, Ky. — Yum! Brands, Inc. has named Allyson Park to the role of Yum! Brands’ chief corporate affairs officer, effective August 15, 2022. An accomplished corporate affairs leader with more than 25 years of strategic communications and government relations experience, Park will join the company’s global leadership team, and report to Yum! Brands’ chief operating officer and chief people officer, Tracy Skeans. “Allyson’s proven record serving some of the world’s most recognizable brands makes her an ideal fit for the role, and she brings a wealth of expertise about …

August 8, 2022

News people restaurants

Church’s Texas Chicken and Texas Chicken Names Industry Veteran as New CEO

by Katie Lee August 5, 2022

Atlanta — Church’s Texas Chicken™ and Texas Chicken™, one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains in the world, has named industry veteran Joe Guith as the brand’s new CEO, effective August 1, 2022. As Church’s Texas Chicken looks to accelerate a new phase of growth, Guith brings extensive experience in the consumer and restaurant businesses as well as deep expertise working in a highly franchised organization. “I’m impressed with this brand’s resiliency and its ability to navigate a challenging environment over the past few years. With a strong base …

August 5, 2022

News people retailers

Floor & Decor Promotes CFO to President

by Katie Lee August 5, 2022

Atlanta — Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty retailer of hard surface flooring, has promoted Trevor Lang, executive vice president and chief financial officer, to president. The company will conduct a search for a new chief financial officer, which will include internal and external candidates. Lang’s promotion will be effective upon the appointment of a new CFO. Lang joined Floor & Decor as senior vice president and chief financial officer in 2011, and was promoted to executive vice president of professional services and chief financial officer in 2014 …

August 5, 2022

News people software/technology vendors

Interface Systems Appoints Chief Operations Officer

by Katie Lee July 29, 2022

St. Louis, Mo. — Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS and business intelligence solutions, has appointed Bud Homeyer as chief operations officer (COO). Homeyer previously served as Interface’s executive vice president of enterprise solutions, where he was instrumental in enabling digital transformation for large retail and restaurant customers. Prior to Interface, Homeyer held several senior leadership positions at prominent brands like Michaels, Brinker and Bank of America. In his new role, Homeyer will lead all operations functions, including customer support, service delivery, supply …

July 29, 2022

News people retailers

Williams-Sonoma President Departs; New Brand President is Named

by Katie Lee July 28, 2022

San Francisco — Ryan Ross, president of the Williams Sonoma brand, resigned on July 26, 2022. Effective immediately, Felix Carbullido has assumed the role of president, Williams Sonoma brand. Most recently, he served as chief marketing officer (CMO) of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. since 2014, leading marketing strategy and operations across the company’s portfolio of brands. Carbullido joined Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in 2009 as vice president, Pottery Barn e-commerce, and was promoted in 2011 to senior vice president, Pottery Barn DTC, overseeing all aspects of the brand’s online and catalog business. “I am …

July 28, 2022

News people restaurants

Dine Brands Global Appoints VP of Investor Relations and Treasury

by Katie Lee July 28, 2022

Glendale, Calif. — Dine Brands Global, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® and IHOP® restaurants, has named Brett Levy as vice president of investor relations and treasury, effective July 25, 2022. Levy is responsible for the development, implementation and management of Dine Brands’ investor relations strategy, with a focus on continuing and building relationships with investors, analysts and other key stakeholders. He brings to the company his advisory and investing knowledge, amassed throughout a Wall Street career, which spans more than 25 years. Prior to joining …

July 28, 2022

News people restaurants

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Names New President and CEO

by Katie Lee July 27, 2022

Greenwood Village, Colo. — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. has named G.J. Hart as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective September 6, 2022. A member of the Red Robin board since August 2019, Hart will continue to serve as a member of the board in addition to his roles as CEO and president. Hart will succeed Paul Murphy, current president and CEO, who recently informed the Red Robin Board of directors that he intends to retire at the end of 2022 when his employment agreement expires. Murphy …

July 27, 2022

News people retailers vendors

Array Appoints North American Chief Commercial Officer

by Katie Lee July 25, 2022

Toronto — Array Marketing, a market leader in end-to-end in-store merchandising solutions, has appointed Chris Olivier as North American chief commercial officer. Olivier is a skilled commercial executive from the retail services industry, having held leadership roles in multiple retail sales, marketing and activation companies. With over 20 years of global leadership in retail marketing, Olivier has strong familiarity with Array’s business from his many years in adjacent retail service companies. Most recently, he was CEO at SPAR Group, a retail merchandising, field sales, installation, remodel and reset business. Prior …

July 25, 2022

Newer Posts

Older Posts