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Women’s Foodservice Forum
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 |
Mar 8, 2024
The Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF), a Dallas-based nonprofit advocacy group working to accelerate women’s progress in the foodservice industry, has announced its Change Makers Class of 2024. The group consists of women who show high potential to make a difference and who are driving strong business results, exemplify inclusive leadership, and represent the future of the foodservice industry....
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 9, 2024
Dallas-based Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) has announced the appointment of two industry leaders who will join its 2024 board of directors and named the senior leaders who will serve on the board executive committee....
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 28, 2020
In this weekly roundup of leadership and executive moves, you’ll also find news from PrimeLending, RealFoundations, Higginbotham, Ryan, Women’s Foodservice Forum, and more.
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DI People: Dynata, One Network Enterprises, Payer Compass Make Leadership Announcements
by Lance Murray | Jun 18, 2019
You’ll also find news from EF Johnson Technologies, iStation, The NRP Group, Varsity Brands, Lone Star Analysis, and the Women’s Foodservice Forum in this roundup of leadership and executive moves as well as honors in North Texas.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 17, 2018
Joseph DePinto, Wyman Roberts, and Greg Creed are among 35 foodservice industry leaders who will be recognized by the Dallas-based WFF.
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