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Women’s Foodservice Forum
Ellie Doty [Photo, WFF; Composite Image, DI Studio]
Women’s Foodservice Forum Names Former Denny’s Exec as Chief Brand Officer
by Sandra Engelland | Apr 23, 2026
Ellie Doty had been part of the same Denny's C-suite as former CEO Kelli Valade, who took the helm at WFF in January. Known for her strategic foresight, brand stewardship, and innovative thinking, Doty will target growing WFF's partnerships and membership, reaching new industry segments, and elevating the organization's offerings, the Dallas-based WFF said.
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.
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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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DI People: Stream Data Centers, Advantix Solutions, and Topgolf Announce Leadership Moves
by Lance Murray | Nov 12, 2019
In this weekly roundup of leadership and executive moves by companies and organizations in North Texas, you’ll also find news from Weitzman, Women’s Foodservice Forum, Centennial, Eyecare Services Partners, Freese and Nichols, and Canterbury Group.
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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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