Last month, Dave & Buster’s CFO Michael Quartieri announced his retirement. Quartieri will serve as CFO until his successor is appointed, and will provide advisory services to ensure a smooth transition.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux named Jamie Davis VP of supply chain and procurement and Tyler Schack VP of technology. These strategic moves reinforced Walk-On’s commitment to excellence as the brand continues its path of expansion and growth.
Sweetgreen’s chief development officer Jim McPhail departed the company late last year. With McPhail’s departure, Timothy Noonan has been promoted to SVP, development at the restaurant company.
Wendy’s added Wendy Arlin to its board of directors. Arlin’s election came on the heels of a report that Blackwells Capital is preparing to challenge the restaurant chain’s board.
Chris Fallon was named chief information officer at Wingstop. Fallon joined the restaurant brand as it began to test a new proprietary tech platform called MyWingstop.
TGI Fridays added Ray Risley as U.S. president and chief operating officer, and Nik Rupp as president of international markets and chief financial officer. The casual-dining restaurant company made changes to its leadership team following the October appointment of Weldon Spangler as CEO.
Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Culinary Creative Management named Raffaele Piarulli CEO. The former Eataly executive will oversee restaurant operations in New York City’s Seaport district.
Randy Garutti will retire from Shake Shack at the end of this year. Garutti has spent more than two decades leading the restaurant company. The board has launched an external search for his successor.
Meghan Spuler was named the chief people officer for Red Robin. Spuler’s appointment completed the company’s leadership team hires that began when CEO G.J. Hart joined in July 2022.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux named Laurie Curtis its chief marketing officer. Curtis has worked at restaurant companies including Denny’s, Pizza Hut, TGI Fridays, and Domino’s.
