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19 executives on the move across restaurants in July19 executives on the move across restaurants in July

From presidents to CEOs, the C-suite saw some shake-ups last month

Holly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

August 2, 2022

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Last month, the biggest executive news was that G.J. Hart, formerly CEO of Torchy’s Tacos, would be taking on the role of chief executive at Red Robin. Following in the footsteps of Paul Murphy, who will be retiring on September 5, Hart will become CEO of the casual-dining restaurant chain after announcing his retirement from Torchy’s last year.

The other big news was that Dave & Buster’s named an all-new executive team alongside former Main Event executives following the acquisition of that company. The new C-suite combines the two brand’s leaders for a new executive leadership team.

Other executive announcements include three presidential placements at Slutty Vegan, Bartaco and SSCP. McDonald’s also named a president for international markets.

In other news, Burger King named a chief digital officer, growing taco concept Chaia Tacos appointed a chief operating officer, Smoothie King named a chief development officer, Hooters promoted a chief people officer, and Chili’s named a chief marketing officer.

See which executives were on the move last month here.

About the Author

Holly Petre

Assistant Digital Editor

Holly Petre is a digital editor for Nation’s Restaurant News as well as the host of NRN’s podcast, Extra Serving, and producer for Informa Restaurant and Food Group’s other three podcasts, One On One by Food Management, Off the Shelf with SN and In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn. Holly holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Sculpture, fibers and Material Studies and Ceramics from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. A native New Yorker, Holly enjoys her place on staff as the resident pop-culture expert and millennial with a sassy attitude and great sense of style.

Holly Petre’s work on Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality often covers marketing and trends, either aimed-at or examined-through the millennial mindset. Holly is responsible for introducing TikTok and Twitch to NRN and RH readers as well as explaining terms like “Karen” to staff and readers alike. She also spends her time on staff trying not to make every headline a pun.

Holly Petre hasn’t spoken at any events or on panels, but she is readily available with a killer shoe wardrobe and several witty quips.

 

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