Executive & Brand Leadership - Darden Restaurants
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Rick Cardenas - Darden Restaurants
WEBRick Cardenas became President and Chief Executive Officer of Darden Restaurants on May 30, 2022. A 35-year veteran of the company, who began his career with Darden as a busser, Rick was unanimously elected by Darden's Board of Directors in December 2021 to become the company's fourth CEO.
Darden Restaurants Announces Upcoming CEO Transition
WEBDec 17, 2021 · The Board has unanimously elected Ricardo (Rick) Cardenas, 53, Darden's current President and Chief Operating Officer, as Chief Executive Officer, as well as a member of the Board effective May 30, 2022.
Cardenas up at Darden in CEO transition - Food Business News
WEBDec 17, 2021 · — Ricardo (Rick) Cardenas has been named chief executive officer of Darden Restaurants, Inc., effective May 30, 2022. He will succeed Eugene I. Lee Jr., who will retire as CEO on May 29, 2022.
Once a busser for Darden, Rick Cardenas is set to become its CEO
WEBDec 17, 2021 · On Friday, Darden’s board unanimously voted to make Cardenas the company’s next CEO, effective May 30, 2022. He will also get a seat on the board. As a close partner to Lee during his seven-year CEO tenure, Cardenas helped shape Darden’s strategy, which includes a strong emphasis on operations and …
Darden CEO Gene Lee is retiring - Restaurant Business
WEBDec 17, 2021 · Gene Lee, the CEO of Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants, is retiring after seven years atop the company, Darden announced Friday. He will step down on May 29, 2022, and will be replaced by President and COO Rick Cardenas, who was elected by the board in a unanimous vote.
Darden reveals CEO transition | 2021-12-17 | Baking Business
WEBDec 17, 2021 · — Ricardo (Rick) Cardenas has been named chief executive officer of Darden Restaurants, Inc., effective May 30, 2022. He will succeed Eugene I. Lee Jr., who will retire as CEO on May 29, 2022. Mr. Cardenas has been president and chief operating officer at Darden since January.
Rick Cardenas - Board of Trustees
WEBJul 30, 2024 · Rick Cardenas became President and Chief Executive Officer of Darden Restaurants on May 30, 2022. A 34-year veteran of the company, who began his career with Darden as a busser, Rick was unanimously elected by Darden’s Board of Directors in December 2021 to become the company’s fourth CEO.
Gene Lee to retire as CEO of Darden Restaurants in May; Rick …
WEBDec 17, 2021 · Gene Lee, CEO of Darden Restaurants, has announced he his retiring in May 2022. Gene Lee, who successfully led Orlando-based Darden Restaurants through the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath...
Todd Burrowes - Darden Restaurants
WEBTodd, who is also a member of Darden Restaurants’ Executive Team, leads a company with more than 550 restaurants, 35,000 team members and $2.5 billion in annual sales.
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