13 executives on the move at restaurant chains

Inspire Brands named Michael Haley president

The former Pret A Manger executive is set to head international development for the company.

Starbucks promoted Rachel Ruggeri to executive vice president and chief financial officer

Starbucks’ previous CFO, Patrick Grismer, retired Feb. 1.

Kathie Niven was promoted to CEO of Biscuitville

Burney Jennings became the executive chair.

Eureka co-founder Justin Nedelman stepped down as CEO and Eric Berman was promoted to president

Former board chair Eduardo Gomez Senderos stepped in as chief executive.

Gordon Ramsay North America named Norman Abdallah CEO

The former Del Frisco’s executive now leads the celebrity chef’s U.S. restaurants.

Marco’s Pizza promoted former chief operating officer Tony Libardi to co-CEO

Libardi was promoted to president and co-CEO with Jack Butorac as of Dec. 28 to prepare for a long-term power transition.

Main Event Entertainment named Tony Wehner chief operating officer

The “eatertainment” and casual-dining veteran now oversees customer experience.

Long John Silver’s promoted Blain Shortreed to CEO

The Yum Brands veteran said he’s preparing the seafood chain for growth.

Luna Grill named Steve Holliday chief operations officer

The Yum Brands veteran plans to streamline the off-premise experience.

Starbucks chief operating officer Rosalind Brewer left her role

Brewer will be the next CEO at Walgreens, making her the only Black woman currently running a Fortune 500 company.

Jack in the Box hired former KFC exec Ryan Ostrom as chief marketing officer as part of the chain’s management restructuring

The former chief brand officer Adrienne Ingoldt was reassigned to chief customer & strategy officer.