People Management
Secrets to Becoming a Great Leader
– by Beau Peters Beau Peters is a creative professional with a lifetime of experience in service and care. As a manager, he’s learned a slew of tricks of the trade that he enjoys sharing with others who have the same passion and dedication that he brings to his work. There are many different…
Read MoreTools Employers Need to Manage Employee Wellness
– Monica Laury Having a happy and healthy workforce can sometimes take a back seat to more pressing endeavors occurring within modern organizations. With the accessibility of modern technology-based tools, employers are finding it easier than ever to manage employee wellness in order to keep their valued professionals feeling able to perform their daily…
Read MoreJack and the Box Promotes a Trio of New Executives
Jack in the Box on announced the promotion of a trio of executives to C-level positions. Adrienne Ingoldt, currently vice president of marketing communications, has been named chief brand and experience officer. Ingoldt has led the marketing communications team and has been with the San Diego-based chain for the past four years. Jennifer Kennedy was…
Read MoreKCL Welcomes Luca Salomoni to Serve EAME and APAC Regions
KCL, the industry leader in foodservice design technologies is expanding its footprint outside of the Americas thanks to a new relationship with Luca Salomoni, the founder and developer of MasterChef software, which is currently known as Specifi. “KCL software tools have always served an international audience, but Luca will enable us to play a more…
Read MoreAramark CEO Eric Foss to Retire
Aramark announced that chairman, president, and CEO Eric Foss is retiring and lead independent director Stephen Sadove has been named non-executive chairman of the Board of Directors. Foss will remain in an advisory capacity until October 2. The company’s Board has established an Office of the Chairman, whose members will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations…
Read MoreJim Mizes Retires as Blaze Pizza CEO
Jim Mizes has retired as the CEO of Blaze Pizza, which named Amanda Shaw interim CEO as it looks for a permanent replacement. Mizes retired effective on Friday, the company said. Shaw has been the chief financial officer of the Pasadena, Calif.-based chain since 2018, and the company said she has worked with Mizes “to…
Read MoreLarry Johnson is Retiring after 11 Years Guiding the Brand
After 11 years leading Fogo de Chão, chief executive officer Larry Johnson is retiring from the position on December 31, the company announced. At the beginning of 2020, the Brazilian steakhouse’s current president, Barry McGowan, will move into the CEO role and join the board of directors. Johnson’s involvement with the company will not end…
Read MorePapa John’s Appoints Rob Lynch as President and CEO
Papa John’s International Inc. announced the appointment of a new president and CEO. Rob Lynch comes to the pizza brand from Arby’s where he served as president since 2017. Lynch replaces Steve Ritchie who was on the job since July of 2015. “I am thrilled to welcome Rob to Papa John’s at this pivotal moment…
Read MoreBonchon Names Flynn Dekker CEO
Bonchon has appointed Wingstop veteran Flynn Dekker as its CEO, the Korean fried chicken chain’s board said. Dekker replaces Bonchon founder Jinduk Seo, who remains a shareholder and will continue to be a member of the board of directors. VIG Partners, a private-equity firm based in Seoul, South Korea, acquired majority control of the company…
Read MoreStephanie Lilak Joins Dunkin’ as Human Resources Chief
Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc., parent to Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, has named Stephanie Lilak as senior vice president and chief human resources officer, the company said. Lilak will report to Dunkin’ CEO Dave Hoffmann, the Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands announced. She succeeds Rich Emmett, who retired earlier this year as the company’s chief legal and human…
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