Management

HT Talks Tech and marketing with Adam Oldenburg, CEO of Toppers Pizza.

The industry vet has worked at Starbucks, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, and Pizza Hut, among others.

Damola Adamolekun, is CEO of RL Investor Holdings LLC, a new entity that is seeking bankruptcy court approval to acquire from Red Lobster Management LLC and its direct and indirect operating subsidiaries.

Michael “Mike” Spanos will begin his new role as Chief Executive Officer of Bloomin' Brands Inc. in Tampa on September 3. Former CEO David Deno announced his planned retirement on May 7.

Appointment of Hospitality Professional Creates New Role on Sonesta Executive Leadership Team.

Susannah Frost has been named President of Chick-fil-A, Inc.

In his new role, Short will provide cross-disciplinary leadership and direct operational execution and commercial strategy for Aperture's expanding portfolio of 27 managed hotels.

Brian Niccol, Chairman and CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, has accepted the role as Chairman and CEO of Starbucks. Meanwhile at Starbucks, Laxman Narasimhan is stepping down as CEO and as a director effective immediately.