Management

Industry vet most recently served as senior vice president global development and president of international at Wingstop.

Start-up executive and new media entrepreneur joins Hyatt’s commercial services leadership team.

Experiential, Dallas-based hospitality collective chooses industry veteran Brad Leist to lead financial operations. 

Howard Schultz will continue as interim ceo until April 1, 2023 and serve as an advisor to Narasimhan through calendar 2023 while remaining on Starbucks Board of Directors.

Shelley Harris was promoted to Restaurant Category President and William Armstrong was hired from The Wendy's Company to serve as Schlotzsky's Chief Brand Officer.

John Dillon was promoted to President of Denny's Inc. and David Schmidt is President of Keke's Breakfast Café.

Prior to joining Krystal, Terrell was the Head of Digital Transformation for Focus Brands.

Josh Kern has been named interim Chief Executive Officer of  SPB Hospitality, and Jessica Hagler was promoted to CFO.

Jack In The Box Inc. promotes Del Taco’s Chief Operating Officer Chad Gretzema to brand president.

In this exclusive interview, Mattisson discusses her love for the hospitality industry, her motivation for learning new skills, and her thoughts on hiring.

Rob McColgan, current MRC CEO, will continue to lead the Modern Market and Lemonade brands. Keith Guilbault, current QDOBA CEO, will continue to lead QDOBA. Both will serve as Co-CEOs of MRC.

Allyson Park will oversee the company’s communications, public policy and government relations, corporate social responsibility and environmental, social and governance (ESG) teams.