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Leadership

National Restaurant Association CEO Tom Bené steps down

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 31, 2021

He is taking a position with the alcohol wholesaler Breakthru Beverage Group. Marvin Irby will serve as the association’s interim CEO.

Technology

Sweetgreen taps former Starbucks tech exec as CTO

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 19, 2021

Wouleta Ayele is Sweetgreen’s new chief technology officer following a 16-year career with Starbucks.

Leadership

Shipley Do-Nuts names Donna Josephson CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 07, 2021

The company also named former Church’s executive Kerry Leo vice president of technology.

Leadership

Greg Trojan to retire as BJ's CEO

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 06, 2021

The nine-year veteran will be succeeded by President and CFO Greg Levin. Thomas Houdek will become financial chief.

Leadership

Chris Finazzo, president of Burger King Americas, leaves the company

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 06, 2021

CMO Ellie Doty and COO Tom Curtis will oversee the Burger King business in the U.S. and Canada on an interim basis.

Leadership

Red Lobster names former Chili's chief Kelli Valade CEO

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 01, 2021

Currently Black Box CEO, Valade will succeed Kim Lopdrup at the seafood giant on Aug. 2.

Leadership

Kim Lopdrup to retire as Red Lobster CEO

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 28, 2021

He'll remain in the job until a replacement is named. The search has already commenced, according to the company.

Marketing

Rafael Acevedo named Dunkin’ U.S. CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 21, 2021

The former Coca-Cola executive will be responsible for developing strategies that build the company’s position in the coffee business.

Leadership

Ruby Tuesday names two new executives

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 21, 2021

George Evans was named chief operating officer and Kathy Buckley was named CFO of the casual-dining chain.

Financing

Inspire Brands names Kate Jaspon CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 16, 2021

The Dunkin’ Brands finance chief will take over for David Pipes, who is retiring after a 40-year career.

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