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Leadership

Freddy’s Frozen Custard beefs up its development team

 By Heather Lalley on Jul. 20, 2021

The fast-growing chain promoted SVP Andrew Thengvall to chief development officer and hired two new people to his team.

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Union Square Hospitality hires a new CMO

 By Heather Lalley on Jul. 12, 2021

Marissa Freeman becomes the chief marketing officer for the multi-concept group.

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Captain D’s promotes Bindi Menon to CMO

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 07, 2021

Menon has been with the fast-casual seafood chain since 2005, starting as a senior analyst.

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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.

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Supply chain execs get more respect—and pay, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 06, 2021

A survey of procurement specialists also points to renewed respect for purchasing and distribution functions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Punch Bowl Social gets two new CEOs

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 24, 2021

Robert Cornog, one of the founders of the food-and-games concept, and Richard Flaherty, previously its COO, will share leadership duties as the company emerges from the pandemic.

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