Canton, Mass. — Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc., the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts (DD) and Baskin-Robbins (BR), has promoted Kate Jaspon, interim CFO, to the position of chief financial officer (CFO), effective June 5, 2017. She will report directly to Dunkin’ Brands’ CEO, Nigel Travis.
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Calabasas Hills, Calif. — The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, W. Douglas Benn, will retire from the company on July 7, 2017. He will be succeeded by Matthew Clark, who brings over 11 years of experience with the company, most recently serving as senior vice president, finance and strategy.
Lexington, Ky. — Fazoli’s has made three new appointments within its corporate finance department, including the hiring of David Hasler as chief financial officer. Hasler spent the past 10 years in finance roles with Walmart, most recently as senior director of global treasury.
San Francisco — Gap Inc.’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, Sabrina Simmons, will be leaving the company. Simmons will remain with Gap Inc. through the end of the 2016 fiscal year, ensuring a seamless transition over the coming months.
Minneapolis — Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. has appointed Alexander (Alex) H. Ware as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective October 31, 2016. In his role as CFO, Ware will lead the company’s financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury and investor relations departments.