15 restaurant executives who changed positions in July

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Red Lobster named Kelli Valade as CEO

Kim Lopdrup’s successor was slated to join the casual-dining seafood brand from Black Box Intelligence.

BJ’s named Greg Levin to succeed Gregory Trojan as CEO

Among executive changes planned at the company for Sept. 1, Thomas Houdek will be promoted to CFO.

Burger King president Chris Finazzo left Restaurant Brands International

Burger King CMO Ellie Doty and COO Tom Curtis will take on his roles on an interim basis.

Zalat Pizza named Adrian Saide chief financial officer and Dennis Minchella chief development officer

The Dallas-based chain is gearing up for expansion.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux named Luke DeRouen its first CMO

The casual-dining concept created the role to oversee branding and engagement.

Captain D’s announced Bindi Menon as the brand’s first chief marketing officer

Menon was promoted from vice president of national marketing to CMO of the fast-casual seafood restaurant.

Shipley Do-nuts named Donna Josephson as CMO

The quick-service restaurant company also named Kerry Leo vice president of technology.

Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group named former Hewlett Packard executive Marissa Freeman chief marketing officer

The new CMO replaced Rani Yadav, who left in March.

Tony Roma’s new owner named Ramon Bourgeois chief operating officer and acting CEO

Parent Romacorp Inc. was acquired by Equity Investors of New England.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers appointed Andrew Thengvall chief development officer

The exec will oversee franchise development and coaching.

McDonald’s named its first global chief customer officer and created a new customer experience team

20-year McDonald veteran Manu Steijaert was appointed to the new role.

JuiceLand named Angela Shaw as chief people officer

The Texas restaurant company brought the human resources veteran on to help grow the department.

Friendly’s/Brix Holdings named former P.F. Chang’s exec Roberto De Angelis to the role of chief experience officer

De Angelis will oversee menu innovation, concept development and guest experience for Friendly’s, Orange Leaf, Smoothie Factory, Red Mango and more.

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