Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Focus Brands makes some senior leadership changes

By Jonathan Maze on May 18, 2022

Kerri Christian will oversee marketing for the company’s specialty category; Tracey Young was named chief brand officer for Cinnabon; Jim Salerno was given the same title with Carvel, where Jessica Osborne will be VP of marketing.

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Wyman Roberts’ career in food has been all about people

By Joe Guszkowski on May 18, 2022

The outgoing CEO of Brinker International reflects on his impact over 17 years at the Chili’s and Maggiano’s parent.

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Donatos names Steven Graves chief information officer

By Heather Lalley on May 17, 2022

Graves will be responsible for digital growth and other initiatives at the pizza chain.

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Here are all the major companies that have changed CEOs this year

By Jonathan Maze, Joe Guszkowski and Heather Lalley on May 17, 2022

Executive changes have become increasingly commonplace coming out of the pandemic and the corner office is no exception. Changes include some of the nation’s biggest concepts.

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Clean Juice names Tripp Setliff COO

By Heather Lalley on May 17, 2022

Setliff previously held executive posts with Jersey Mike’s Subs and Cici’s Pizza.

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Wyman Roberts is retiring as Brinker International CEO

By Joe Guszkowski and Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2022

Kevin Hochman, president of KFC U.S., will head Chili’s parent company. Dyke Shipp, KFC’s division president, will replace him at KFC for the short-term.

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