Denny’s Inc. Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments to Drive Innovation and Operational Excellence
Denny's Inc. (NASDAQ: DENN) has announced two key leadership appointments to drive innovation and operational excellence. Minh Le has been named senior vice president and chief technology officer, effective September 23, while Christopher Bode will return as president and chief operating officer, effective September 30.
Le, with over 25 years of experience in restaurant technology, will oversee the entire technology ecosystem for both Denny's and Keke's Breakfast Café. Bode, who previously served as Denny's COO from 2014 to 2022, will oversee operations, marketing, finance, and HR for corporate and franchise restaurants.
These appointments reflect Denny's commitment to enhancing its technological infrastructure and operational excellence across the brand. CEO Kelli Valade expressed enthusiasm for the new leadership, emphasizing their potential to drive the business forward with innovation and excellence.
Denny's Inc. (NASDAQ: DENN) ha annunciato due nomine chiave per guidare l'innovazione e l'eccellenza operativa. Minh Le è stato nominato vicepresidente senior e chief technology officer, con effetto dal 23 settembre, mentre Christopher Bode tornerà come presidente e chief operating officer, con effetto dal 30 settembre.
Le, con oltre 25 anni di esperienza nella tecnologia dei ristoranti, supervisionerà l'intero ecosistema tecnologico sia per Denny's che per Keke's Breakfast Café. Bode, che ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di COO di Denny's dal 2014 al 2022, si occuperà delle operazioni, del marketing, della finanza e delle risorse umane sia per i ristoranti corporate che per quelli in franchising.
Queste nomine riflettono l'impegno di Denny's a migliorare la propria infrastruttura tecnologica e l'eccellenza operativa in tutto il marchio. La CEO Kelli Valade ha espresso entusiasmo per la nuova leadership, sottolineando il loro potenziale nel portare avanti l'azienda attraverso innovazione e eccellenza.
Denny's Inc. (NASDAQ: DENN) ha anunciado dos nombramientos clave para impulsar la innovación y la excelencia operativa. Minh Le ha sido nombrado vicepresidente senior y director de tecnología, con efecto a partir del 23 de septiembre, mientras que Christopher Bode regresará como presidente y director de operaciones, con efecto a partir del 30 de septiembre.
Le, con más de 25 años de experiencia en tecnología de restaurantes, supervisará todo el ecosistema tecnológico tanto de Denny's como de Keke's Breakfast Café. Bode, quien se desempeñó previamente como COO de Denny's desde 2014 hasta 2022, supervisará las operaciones, el marketing, las finanzas y los recursos humanos para los restaurantes corporativos y franquiciados.
Estos nombramientos reflejan el compromiso de Denny's para mejorar su infraestructura tecnológica y la excelencia operativa en toda la marca. La CEO Kelli Valade expresó entusiasmo por el nuevo liderazgo, enfatizando su potencial para impulsar el negocio hacia adelante con innovación y excelencia.
Denny's Inc. (NASDAQ: DENN)가 혁신과 운영 우수성을 이끌기 위해 두 개의 주요 리더십 직책을 발표했습니다. Minh Le가 9월 23일부터 부사장 겸 최고 기술 책임자로 임명되었고, Christopher Bode는 9월 30일부터 사장 겸 최고 운영 책임자로 복귀합니다.
Le는 25년 이상의 레스토랑 기술 경험을 바탕으로 Denny's와 Keke's Breakfast Café의 전체 기술 생태계를 감독합니다. Bode는 2014년부터 2022년까지 Denny's COO로 일한 전력이 있으며, 법인 및 프랜차이즈 레스토랑의 운영, 마케팅, 재무 및 인사 관리의 감독을 맡게 됩니다.
이러한 임명은 Denny's가 브랜드 전반에 걸쳐 기술 인프라와 운영 우수성을 향상하기 위한 노력을 반영합니다. CEO Kelli Valade는 새로운 리더십에 대한 열정을 표명하며, 혁신과 우수성을 통해 비즈니스를 전진시킬 수 있는 잠재력을 강조했습니다.
Denny's Inc. (NASDAQ: DENN) a annoncé deux nominations clés pour propulser l'innovation et l'excellence opérationnelle. Minh Le a été nommé vice-président senior et directeur de la technologie, à partir du 23 septembre, tandis que Christopher Bode reviendra en tant que président et directeur des opérations, à partir du 30 septembre.
Le, avec plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans la technologie de restaurant, supervisera l'ensemble de l'écosystème technologique pour Denny's ainsi que pour Keke's Breakfast Café. Bode, qui a précédemment été COO de Denny's de 2014 à 2022, s'occupera des opérations, du marketing, des finances et des ressources humaines pour les restaurants d'entreprise et en franchise.
Ces nominations reflètent l'engagement de Denny's à améliorer son infrastructure technologique et son excellence opérationnelle à travers la marque. La CEO Kelli Valade a exprimé son enthousiasme pour cette nouvelle direction, soulignant leur potentiel à faire avancer l'entreprise grâce à l'innovation et à l'excellence.
Denny's Inc. (NASDAQ: DENN) hat zwei wichtige Führungspositionen bekanntgegeben, um Innovation und operative Spitzenleistungen voranzutreiben. Minh Le wurde zum Senior Vice President und Chief Technology Officer ernannt, wirksam ab dem 23. September, während Christopher Bode am 30. September als Präsident und Chief Operating Officer zurückkehren wird.
Le, der über 25 Jahre Erfahrung in der Restauranttechnologie verfügt, wird das gesamte Technologie-Ökosystem sowohl für Denny's als auch für Keke's Breakfast Café überwachen. Bode, der von 2014 bis 2022 COO von Denny's war, wird die Betriebsabläufe, das Marketing, die Finanzen und die Personalabteilung für Unternehmens- und Franchise-Restaurants leiten.
Diese Ernennungen spiegeln Denny's Engagement wider, die technologische Infrastruktur und operative Exzellenz der Marke zu verbessern. CEO Kelli Valade äußerte sich begeistert zur neuen Führung und betonte deren Potenzial, das Unternehmen durch Innovation und Exzellenz voranzubringen.
- Appointment of experienced leaders in technology and operations
- Focus on modernizing and integrating innovative solutions
- Aim to enhance guest experiences and improve operational efficiencies
- Investment in comprehensive technology ecosystem
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SPARTANBURG, S.C.,, Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny’s Inc. (NASDAQ: DENN) today announced two key leadership appointments aimed at advancing the company’s technological innovation and operational growth. Minh Le has been named senior vice president and chief technology officer, effective September 23, and Christopher Bode will return as president and chief operating officer, effective September 30. These appointments reflect Denny’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its technological infrastructure and operational excellence across the brand.
Minh Le, a respected leader in restaurant technology, will serve as senior vice president and chief technology officer for Denny’s Corporation. In this role, he will oversee the entire technology ecosystem across both Denny’s and Keke’s Breakfast Café, with a focus on modernizing and integrating innovative solutions to enhance guest experiences, improving operational efficiencies, and ensuring data security and compliance. Le brings over 25 years of experience in steering large-scale technology transformations for major restaurant brands, including Checkers & Rally’s Drive-In Restaurants, CBC Restaurants, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, and Darden Restaurants.
“Denny’s is investing in the future by building a comprehensive technology ecosystem that will empower our teams and elevate the guest experience,” said Le. “I’m excited to join this forward-thinking company and drive the technological innovations that will support Denny’s and Keke’s in a rapidly evolving industry.”
Christopher Bode returns to Denny’s as president and chief operating officer, where he will oversee operations, marketing, finance, and HR for both corporate and franchise restaurants. Bode, who served as Denny’s COO from 2014 to 2022, brings extensive operational expertise and deep institutional knowledge of the brand. Most recently, he led Hardee’s USA as president, where he drove significant growth and operational excellence.
“Denny’s is a beloved brand known for its value and warm hospitality,” said Bode. “I’m excited to return as president and work closely with our franchisees and teams to deliver great guest experiences while driving profitable growth.”
Chris will report directly to Kelli Valade, CEO of Denny’s Inc., while Minh will report to Robert Verostek, Denny’s chief financial officer.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chris and Minh into these critical leadership roles as we continue to drive our business forward,” said Valade. “Chris’s deep operational expertise and intimate understanding of our franchise community, coupled with Minh’s visionary approach to elevating our technology infrastructure, will empower us to not only remain competitive but to lead the industry with innovation and excellence.”
For more information, please visit dennys.com.
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About Denny's Corp
Denny's is a Spartanburg, S.C. - based family dining restaurant brand that has been welcoming guests to our booths for more than 70 years. Our guiding principle is simple: We love to feed people. Denny’s provides craveable meals at a meaningful value across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night. Whether it's at our brick-and-mortar locations, via Denny's on Demand (the first delivery platform in the family dining segment), or at The Meltdown, Banda Burrito, and The Burger Den, our three virtual restaurant concepts, Denny’s is ready to delight guests whenever and however they want to order. Our longstanding commitment to supporting our local communities in need is brought to life with our Mobile Relief Diner (that delivers hot meals to our neighbors during times of disaster), Denny's Hungry for Education™ scholarship program, and our annual fundraiser with No Kid Hungry.
Denny's is one of the largest franchised full-service restaurant brands in the world, based on the number of restaurants. As of June 26, 2024, the Denny’s brand consisted of 1,541 restaurants, 1,477 of which were franchised and licensed restaurants and 64 of which were company operated. This includes 168 restaurants in Canada, Costa Rica, Curacao, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
To learn more about Denny's, please visit our brand website at www.dennys.com or the brand's social channels via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or YouTube.
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