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Incoming WFF President and CEO Kelli Valade [Composite image; source: WFF/DI Studio]
WFF Names Former Denny’s, Red Lobster CEO as Its New President & Chief Executive
by Sandra Engelland | Jan 30, 2026
After serving in CEO posts at Denny's and Red Lobster and as president of Chili's Bar & Grill, Kelli Valade will now lead the Dallas-based Women's Foodservice Forum, heading its professional staff and working with industry leaders to foster leadership development and create "limitless opportunities" for individuals, and for the companies they serve.
by Lance Murray |
Jan 16, 2025
John Dillon will be responsible for creating a dynamic strategy to drive sales, increase the number of franchise partners, expand the brand's market presence, and further enhance plans around store-level profitability, operational efficiency, restaurant design, guest experience, marketing, and menu innovation.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 13, 2023
Pankaj Patra will support Denny's iconic diner and growing Keke's brands in a new enterprise role at Denny's Corp. The Dallas executive joins the company from Brinker International, where he served as SVP and CIO.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Oct 1, 2018
Conversable will join LivePerson in "taking conversational commerce to the 'Main Street' market," according to Conversable co-founder Ben Lamm. Conversation technology is a “transformative interface,” he says.
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