Orlando, Fla. — Red Lobster® has appointed Larry Konecny as chief operating officer (COO). In this role, Konecny will lead the operational strategy for Red Lobster’s 545 restaurants across the United States and Canada. Reporting directly to CEO Damola Adamolekun, he will drive initiatives to deliver elevated food quality, customer service and operational efficiency, while fostering a culture rooted in teamwork and excellence.
“Larry brings an exceptional combination of operational expertise, a passion for developing high-performing teams, and a genuine understanding of what it takes to build strong restaurant brands,” says Adamolekun. “As Red Lobster advances on its comeback journey, having a world-class operations leader is essential. Larry’s impressive track record and authentic leadership style make him the perfect fit for this role.”
Konecny most recently served as chief operating officer and chief concept officer at Maggiano’s Little Italy, where he led the brand through a period of record-breaking sales and profit growth, while fostering a best-in-class guest and team experience. Before that, he was vice president of innovation and restaurant support at Maggiano’s.
With 30 years of experience in restaurant operations, Konecny has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead expansion efforts, reverse sales trends and optimize key operational metrics.
Red Lobster is one of the world’s largest and most beloved seafood restaurant companies, headquartered in Orlando, Fla. For more information, visit www.redlobster.com.
SOURCE: Red Lobster Seafood Co.