Mr. Wilson was instrumental in managing the critical nexus between technology and business strategy as the company’s lodging portfolio grew to encompass 3,500 properties in 70 countries worldwide.
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Sunday, January 9, 2011
Carl Wilson, Marriott CIO, to Retire, Succeeded by Bruce Hoffmeister as Global Chief Information Officer
Marriott International, Inc. (Hospitality Business News) announced today that Carl Wilson, executive vice president and chief information officer at the company since 1997, will retire March 31. Bruce Hoffmeister, a 22-year Marriott veteran, will succeed him as Global Chief Information Officer on April 1.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Rocco Forte Collection appoints new Managing Director
The Rocco Forte Collection has appointed Karim Naffah as managing director with immediate effect.
Founder and executive chairman of the group Sir Rocco Forte said the appointment would allow him to devote more time to spearheading the expansion of the business, primarily via management contracts.
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Founder and executive chairman of the group Sir Rocco Forte said the appointment would allow him to devote more time to spearheading the expansion of the business, primarily via management contracts.
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Monday, May 10, 2010
Travelodge Names Guy Parsons As New CEO, Hearn Chairman
LONDON (Dow Jones)--U.K. budget hotel chain Travelodge Monday named Guy Parsons as its new chief executive officer, replacing Grant Hearn, who steps up to the role of executive chairman.
Parsons will run Travelodge on a day-to-day basis while Hearn will focus on the company's growth opportunities, it said. Travelodge is planning to add 40,000 rooms to its portfolio over the next two decades.
Travelodge operates 28,000 rooms in 390 hotels. It is mainly based in the U.K. but also operates ten hotels in Ireland and three in Spain.
Parsons has served as Travelodge's U.K. managing director since joining from restaurant chain TGI Friday's in 2004. He previously worked at hotel groups Whitbread PLC (WTB.LN) and Accor S.A. (AC.FR).
Hearn has been chief executive since 2003. He replaces Keith Hamill, who moves from non-executive chairman to deputy chairman.
The changes will take effect July 1.
Travelodge also named Jon Hendry-Pickup as its operations director. He joins from Tesco PLC (TSCO.LN), where he was operations director for Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Travelodge is owned by private equity group Dubai International Capital.
Parsons will run Travelodge on a day-to-day basis while Hearn will focus on the company's growth opportunities, it said. Travelodge is planning to add 40,000 rooms to its portfolio over the next two decades.
Travelodge operates 28,000 rooms in 390 hotels. It is mainly based in the U.K. but also operates ten hotels in Ireland and three in Spain.
Parsons has served as Travelodge's U.K. managing director since joining from restaurant chain TGI Friday's in 2004. He previously worked at hotel groups Whitbread PLC (WTB.LN) and Accor S.A. (AC.FR).
Hearn has been chief executive since 2003. He replaces Keith Hamill, who moves from non-executive chairman to deputy chairman.
The changes will take effect July 1.
Travelodge also named Jon Hendry-Pickup as its operations director. He joins from Tesco PLC (TSCO.LN), where he was operations director for Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Travelodge is owned by private equity group Dubai International Capital.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Baskin-Robbins Names Vice President of Marketing
PRESS RELEASE: CANTON, Mass., March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, America's favorite neighborhood ice cream shop, today announced the appointment of Brian O'Mara as Vice President of Marketing USA. He will report directly to Srinivas Kumar, Chief Brand Operating Officer for Baskin-Robbins Worldwide. He will also consult with John Costello, Chief Global Customer & Marketing Officer for Dunkin' Brands, Inc.
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Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Names Marketing VP
PRESS RELEASE: LAKEWOOD, Colo., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc., a leader in the quick-casual restaurant industry, announced today that it has named foodservice veteran Jeff Keune to the new position of vice president of marketing and formed a partnership with Y&R Chicago as agency of record.
Keune most recently was vice president of daypart development at Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc., where he held various marketing responsibilities during the past nine years. Keune has an MBA degree from Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and a bachelor degree from Northwestern University
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Keune most recently was vice president of daypart development at Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc., where he held various marketing responsibilities during the past nine years. Keune has an MBA degree from Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and a bachelor degree from Northwestern University
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Real Mex Restaurants today announced the hiring of Richard Dutkiewicz as executive vice president and chief financial officer
PRESS RELEASE: CYPRESS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. ("RMR") today announced the hiring of Richard (Rick) Dutkiewicz as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO").
Dick Rivera, President and CEO of RMR, said: "Rick's experience in both restaurant and manufacturing environments make him a particularly good fit with the needs of the company. He has worked in public companies as well as with private equity groups and is a strong leader with a broad business perspective who will complement our team and help us build value for all of our stakeholders." Dutkiewicz has been the Chief Financial Officer of Einstein Noah Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: BAGL), since 2003, where he played a key role on the executive team for the nation's largest operator of bagel bakeries, helping it transform into a leader in the quick casual segment of the restaurant industry.
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Dick Rivera, President and CEO of RMR, said: "Rick's experience in both restaurant and manufacturing environments make him a particularly good fit with the needs of the company. He has worked in public companies as well as with private equity groups and is a strong leader with a broad business perspective who will complement our team and help us build value for all of our stakeholders." Dutkiewicz has been the Chief Financial Officer of Einstein Noah Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: BAGL), since 2003, where he played a key role on the executive team for the nation's largest operator of bagel bakeries, helping it transform into a leader in the quick casual segment of the restaurant industry.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Quaker Steak & Lube Names John Longstreet President and CEO
Sharon, Pa. - The Quaker Steak & Lube board of directors named John H. Longstreet president and CEO, effective April 1, 2010. He succeeds Ken Cole, who stepped down at the end of February to focus on opening Quaker Steak & Lube franchise restaurants and other business opportunities. Longstreet, a Quaker Steak & Lube board of directors member for six years, is president of Hospitality Leaders Group, LLC, a Texas firm which consults on organizational development, service delivery, food and beverage operations, corporate culture, leadership effectiveness and team development. Previously, Longstreet was executive vice president of operations for Dallas-based ClubCorp. "John will be a great fit for The Lube," said Mike Stack, Quaker Steak & Lube's chairman of the board. "His experience and expertise in running high volume operations - combined with his understanding of our concept - will allow him to maximize Quaker Steak & Lube's growth potential."
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Benihana names new chief operating officer
MIAMI (AP) -- Restaurant operator Benihana Inc. said Monday it has named industry consultant Christopher Ames as its new chief operating officer.
Ames was previously chief operating officer at Cosi Inc. He has also worked for Elephant Bar Restaurants Inc. and California Pizza Kitchen Inc.
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Ames was previously chief operating officer at Cosi Inc. He has also worked for Elephant Bar Restaurants Inc. and California Pizza Kitchen Inc.
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Friday, October 2, 2009
O'Charley's hires Famous Dave's CEO Wilson Craft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Casual dining chain O'Charley's Inc. said Thursday it has named the former CEO of Famous Dave's of America, Wilson Craft, to the position of concept president.
Craft, 56, will be in charge of strategy to enhance sales, profitability and long-term growth. He replaces Jeffrey Warne, who was promoted to the O'Charley's CEO post on June 4.
Craft was previously executive vice president of operations at LongHorn Steakhouse, before Darden Restaurants Inc. bought it from RARE Hospitality International. He also worked at Brinker International for 21 years on the Chili's Grill & Bar, Big Bowl Asian Kitchen and other brands.
Nashville, Tenn.-based O'Charley's also said it gave Craft 150,000 non-qualified stock options.
O'Charley's shares fell 31 cents, or 3.3 percent, to $9.06 in afternoon trading.
Craft, 56, will be in charge of strategy to enhance sales, profitability and long-term growth. He replaces Jeffrey Warne, who was promoted to the O'Charley's CEO post on June 4.
Craft was previously executive vice president of operations at LongHorn Steakhouse, before Darden Restaurants Inc. bought it from RARE Hospitality International. He also worked at Brinker International for 21 years on the Chili's Grill & Bar, Big Bowl Asian Kitchen and other brands.
Nashville, Tenn.-based O'Charley's also said it gave Craft 150,000 non-qualified stock options.
O'Charley's shares fell 31 cents, or 3.3 percent, to $9.06 in afternoon trading.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Bob Evans Farms Announces Organizational Changes
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary Don Radkoski has decided to retire after nearly 30 years with the organization. Radkoski has served as chief financial officer since 1993 and has also held the positions of restaurant accounting supervisor, general accounting supervisor and vice president of finance, among others, since joining Bob Evans in February 1980. Radkoski plans to stay with the Company through the end of the current fiscal year to ensure an orderly transition of responsibilities.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Senior Hospitality Executive Joins Wyndham Development Team
PARSIPPANY, N.J. 09-14-2009 —
Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with more than 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, has appointed Matthew Sparks as senior vice president of development for the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand.
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Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with more than 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, has appointed Matthew Sparks as senior vice president of development for the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand.
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Vail Resorts Names Paul G. Toner Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of RockResorts and Vail Resorts Hospitality
Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) announced that Paul G. Toner has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of RockResorts and Vail Resorts Hospitality.
Toner will oversee and direct the Company's lodging and hospitality division which currently encompasses approximately 3,800 owned and managed hotel and condominium rooms, including the RockResorts collection of casually elegant resort hotels and spas, six independently flagged and Company-owned hotels, Grand Teton Lodge Company in Grand Teton National Park, Colorado Mountain Express transportation company and six Company-owned resort golf courses. Toner's new position is effective immediately and he will report directly to Vail Resorts Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz in the Company's corporate headquarters in Broomfield, Colo.
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Toner will oversee and direct the Company's lodging and hospitality division which currently encompasses approximately 3,800 owned and managed hotel and condominium rooms, including the RockResorts collection of casually elegant resort hotels and spas, six independently flagged and Company-owned hotels, Grand Teton Lodge Company in Grand Teton National Park, Colorado Mountain Express transportation company and six Company-owned resort golf courses. Toner's new position is effective immediately and he will report directly to Vail Resorts Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz in the Company's corporate headquarters in Broomfield, Colo.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Sonic Appoints New President of Sonic Restaurants, Inc.
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that Omar Janjua has joined the Company as President of its restaurant operating subsidiary, Sonic Restaurants, Inc. ("SRI"). Janjua was previously Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Steak 'n Shake Company, where he reported to the Chief Executive Officer and was responsible for the operations of 490 system restaurants with annual revenues of approximately $700 million.
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