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Fleming’s Prime promotes Sheilina Henry to presidentFleming’s Prime promotes Sheilina Henry to president

Bloomin’ CEO David Deno cites executive’s restaurant operations background

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

July 28, 2023

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Flemings Steak House Sheilina Henry President
Bloomin' Brands has promoted Sheilina Henry to president of its Fleming's Prime Steakhouse division.Bloomin' Brands Inc.

Bloomin’ Brands Inc. has promoted Sheilina Henry to president of its Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, the company announced Thursday.

Flemings-President-Sheilina-Henry-2023.jpgTampa, Fla.-based Bloomin’ said Henry will be responsible for leading operations and development for the company’s fine-dining brand.

“Sheilina’s extensive background in operations and her drive and passion for excellence will help create a meaningful impact at this exceptional brand,” said David Deno, Bloomin’ CEO, in a statement. “New restaurant growth is a priority at Fleming’s, and it is as close as the new flagship location that recently broke ground across the street from the restaurant support center in Tampa.”

Henry has more than 20 years of experience in restaurant operations, training, and project management. She joined Bloomin’ Brands in 2012 as an Outback Steakhouse joint venture partner.

She was promoted to vice president for training and development in 2016, regional vice president of operations in 2019, and group vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion in 2020. She most recently added leadership for off-premises dining to her senior vice president responsibilities.

Bloomin’ Brands Inc. owns, franchises, and operates more than 1,450 restaurants in 47 states, territories and 13 countries. In addition to Fleming’s, its brands include Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, and Bonefish Grill.

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Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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