executive change

Leadership

Hard Rock Cafe parts with its president, Stephen Judge

The casual chain has yet to announce his replacement.

Leadership

Culver’s names Rick Silva CEO

The former Checkers and Rally’s chief executive will take over management of the Wisconsin-based burger concept.

The former NPC International executive will take over operations later this month.

He was succeeded on an interim basis by John Garilli, a liquidation specialist and real estate dealmaker.

The executive had been chief transformation and people officer and had already been acting as operations chief.

He will also carry the title of chief happiness officer.

The CEO and great-granddaughter of the company’s founder will take over for her father, Bill Ingram, who is retiring.

Former CEO and director Justin Nedelman has departed the regional casual-dining chain.

Rachel Ruggeri will take over as the coffee giant’s finance chief on Feb. 1.

The veteran of Pret a Manger and Starbucks will build on the overseasl base provided by Inspire’s purchase of Dunkn’ Brands.

  • Page 24