10 restaurant executives on the move in the month of October

Wienerschnitzel parent Galardi Group named Rusty Bills COO

The longtime executive succeeded current CEO J.R. Galardi in the operations role.

Arby’s named Rita Patel the brand’s chief marketing officer

The executive was most recently the brand CMO of sister brand Buffalo Wild Wings.

El Pollo Loco named Maria Hollandsworth chief operating officer

Before joining El Pollo Loco, Maria Hollandsworth was the regional vice president of operations for Dunkin’.

Dirty soda restaurant brand Swig named Rian McCartan CEO

The former Berkshire Hathaway executive will lead the growing brand with majority investment from Savory Fund.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar named Scott Rodriguez chief culinary officer

Rodriguez previously worked for Papa Johns and BJ’s Restaurants.

Chili’s parent Brinker promoted a new people officer and returned a former digital chief to the role

The company named Aaron White CPO and Wade Allen as chief digital officer in a leadership restructuring.

Former Focus Brands president Kat Cole joined virtual restaurant company Nextbite as advisor

The operator and growth leader brings more than 25 years of building and executing global brands to Nextbite.

Little Caesars promoted Greg Hamilton to chief marketing officer

Hamilton was formerly a senior vice president of marketing for the Detroit-based pizza chain.

Tijuana Flats named Joe Christina CEO

The Former Church’s Texas Chicken executive named to the head fast-casual brand.