Horace Dawson Orlando, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Red Lobster ® reveals Horace Dawson has actually been called the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the business and is signing up with the business’s board. Because 2014, Dawson acted as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Red Lobster where he led legal affairs and was accountable for interactions, danger management and federal government relations. Dawson is a 30-year dining establishment market veteran having actually worked as the Vice President and Division General Counsel for Darden Restaurants, Inc., and Vice President of Business Affairs and General Counsel of Hard Rock Cafe International. Dawson likewise practiced in the home entertainment, securities, business and interactions locations for Telemundo Network, the Spanish language tv broadcaster and for New York City law practice. Dawson likewise has experience in personal practice, having actually dealt with matters in the business and securities locations of Akerman LLP. “I am really delighted to be entering the function of CEO for Red Lobster. This is a crucial time for our brand name. We are continuing to develop our menu and visitor experience to offer our visitors more of what they desire each time they go to among our dining establishments,” stated Dawson. “We have a few of the most enthusiastic clients and committed workers in the dining establishment market and I am eagerly anticipating dealing with my groups to deal with the obstacles we deal with due to market headwinds and to perform on our strategies and provide outcomes.” Horace is an active and well-respected leader in the dining establishment market, serving on the Boards of Directors of the National Restaurant Association, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Restaurant Law Center, and Stronger America Through Seafood. He likewise invests his time in the neighborhood by serving on the Boards of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida, and Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys, and on the Orlando Advisory Committee for City National Bank. Horace got his undergraduate, law and Master of Business Administration degrees from Harvard University. Paul Kenny In addition to Dawson’s consultation, the business has actually likewise revealed that Paul Kenny has actually been designated as Red Lobster’s Chairman of the Board. Kenny has more than 50 years of experience in the food market, most just recently holding positions as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Advisor of the Minor Food Group and functioning as a director on the Board of Minor International. “I have actually served on the Red Lobster Board for a number of years and highly think that Horace is the best leader for this renowned brand name at this time in the business’s history and I anticipate continuing a strong and efficient working relationship,” stated Kenny. About Red Lobster Seafood Co. Red Lobster is the world’s biggest and most-loved seafood dining establishment business, headquartered in Orlando, Fla. With a happy heritage and an even brighter future, Red Lobster is concentrated on serving the greatest quality, newly ready seafood that is traceable, sustainable and responsibly-sourced. To get more information about Red Lobster’s sourcing requirements and where the seafood we serve originates from, please go to www.RedLobster.com/SeafoodWithStandards. Red Lobster is likewise happy to be a company of option, consisting of being called to?Forbes?magazine’s 2023 list of America’s Best Large Employers. To read more about Red Lobster, consisting of places and menu alternatives, please see http://www.redlobster.com or discover us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok. Contact: mediacontact@redlobster.com
Red Lobster Names Horace Dawson Chief Executive Officer
