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Red Lobster Unveils New Menu; CEO Makes Stop on TODAY Show
Red Lobster’s new CEO, Damola Adamolekun, appeared on TODAY earlier this week to promote the seafood chain’s new menu and discuss its future as Red Lobster moves past its bankruptcy.
“Relevant, compelling and exciting is what we want Red Lobster to be for the future, and so we’re working on that now,” Adamolekun told TODAY’s Savannah Sellers.
In hopes of achieving that goal, Red Lobster debuted a new TV spot highlighting the new menu, which features seven new menu options, including...
Red Lobster Appoints Larry Konecny as Chief Operating Officer
Red Lobster® today announced the appointment of Larry Konecny as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Konecny will lead the operational strategy for Red Lobster's 545 restaurants across the United States and Canada. Reporting directly to CEO Damola Adamolekun, he will drive initiatives to deliver elevated food quality, customer service, and operational efficiency, while fostering a culture rooted in teamwork and excellence.
"Larry brings an exceptional combination of operational expertise, a passion for developing high-performing teams, and a genuine understanding of what it...
Bob Baker Named CFO of Red Lobster Amid Company’s Turnaround Efforts
Red Lobster has appointed Bob Baker as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a veteran C-suite executive in the foodservice industry. Baker will report to CEO Damola Adamolekun as part of the company's executive leadership team.
"Bob brings not only deep financial expertise but also a passion for restaurant operations," said Adamolekun. "His wealth of experience gained across the restaurant industry, combined with his hands-on approach, will be invaluable as we continue to position Red Lobster for long-term growth...
Red Lobster Adds to Exec Team with New Chief Marketing Officer
Red Lobster announced the appointment of Nichole Robillard as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
Robillard will oversee the company’s marketing, communications, and culinary teams, reporting directly to CEO Damola Adamolekun. She will play a key role in shaping the future of the brand across Red Lobster's 545 restaurants in the United States and Canada.
The move comes alongside Bob Baker's appointment as Chief Financial Officer as the brand turns the page post-bankruptcy, as SeafoodNews covered earlier this week.
"Nichole's ability to blend creative vision...
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