


Marco’s Pizza promotes Tony Libardi to co-CEO role
Move recognizes former COO for igniting growth, improving tech, OPS Marco’s Pizza promoted Tony Libardi, president and chief operating officer, to the position of co-CEO and president, setting the stage […]

Starbucks promotes Rachel Ruggeri to chief financial officer post
CFO Patrick Grismer to retire this spring Rachel Ruggeri will become Starbucks EVP and chief financial officer effective February 1, succeeding Patrick Grismer, who currently serves in that role. She […]

Inspire Brands names Michael Haley president of International
Former Pret a Manger to lead international growth post Dunkin’ acquisition Inspire Brands announced the hiring of Michael Haley for the role of president and managing director of International. The […]

Texas Roadhouse names Jerry Morgan president
Promotion of Roadhouse veteran exec reflects increasing responsibility, success Texas Roadhouse promoted Jerry Morgan to president, assuming the role that CEO Kent Taylor had filled since June 2019. The appointment […]

Darden Restaurants promotes Ricardo Cardenas to president, Rajesh Vennam to chief financial officer
CEO Gene Lee elected chairman of Board of Directors Darden Restaurants promoted two executives, naming Ricardo Cardenas president and chief operating officer and Rajesh Vennam chief financial officer. Concurrently, the […]

Jack in the Box names Timothy Mullany chief financial officer
Industry veteran succeeds Lance Tucker, who left in September Jack in the Box named Timothy Mullany EVP and chief financial officer effective January 16. He will succeed Lance Tucker, who […]

CPK names Judd Tirnauer EVP, chief financial officer to spearhead ongoing capital strategy
New finance leader to also identify growth opportunities California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) named Judd Tirnauer EVP and CFO. A 25-year financial executive, Tirnauer most recently worked at Black Angus Steakhouse […]

Mellody Hobson to become non-executive chair of Starbucks Board of Directors
Hobson to succeed Myron E. Ullman, III Starbucks Corporation will see Mellody Hobson become the non-executive chair of the Board of Directors effective March 2021. Hobson became an independent director […]

Subway names Paul Fabre senior vice president, Culinary and Innovation
Veteran chef, executive brings two decades of experience to sandwich chain The Subway sandwich-shop chain named Chef Paul Fabre senior vice president of Culinary and Innovation. He joins Subway’s culinary […]

Thompson Hospitality Corporation chief joins PFG Board of Directors
Warren M. Thompson will serve in Audit, Technology Committees Performance Food Group (PFG) appointed Warren M. Thompson to the Board of Directors. He will serve as an independent director, expanding […]

Applebee’s parent names John Peyton president, CEO of Dine Brands Global
Franchise veteran to take top post January 4 John Peyton will serve as the next president and chief executive of Dine Brands Global, the parent of Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and […]