Jonathan Muhtar was appointed senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Red Robin Gourmet, meanwhile Bradley Brookshire, third generation of the Brookshire family, was elected to serve as chairman and CEO.
John Bowie was promoted to chief operating officer of Arby's Restaurant Group, taking over for George Condos, who announced his retirement. John Merkin was named chief operating officer, US, of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. And, Denny Marie Post was promoted to the newly created position of executive vice president and chief concept officer of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers.
John Simons, Jr. was named president and CEO and member of the board of directors for AdvancePierre Foods, taking over for Bill Toler, who left the company. Meanwhile, Jonathan Mason, chief financial officer for Fonterra USA, announced his retirement.
