Kona Grill competitors

Dave Deno (born 1956 or 1957)was named Chief Executive Officer of Bloomin’ Brands and a member of the Board of Directors in March 2019 after serving as the company’s Chief Financial and Administrative Officer.

As Chairman and CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Brian Niccol is responsible for driving the overall brand strategy and performance of over 2,700 restaurants in North America and Europe. He is passionate about Chipotle's purpose of Cultivating a Better World and bringing a truly unique dining experience to consumers. Niccol takes pride in leading a purpose-driven brand offering extraordinary ingredients that are not only fresh, but that are raised responsibly, with respect for the animals, land, and people who produce them.

Gene Lee was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Darden Restaurants, Inc. in February 2015 after serving as Interim CEO since October 2014. Gene brings more than 30 years of restaurant operating experience to the role, which ranges from early stage high-growth concepts to large high-volume chains.

Thomas J. Baldwin is Chief Executive Officer, President and Board Member of Benihana, where he is responsible for more than 100 iconic Benihana Teppanyaki, Haru Sushi, RA Sushi and Samurai Restaurants. Tom led initiatives to expand Benihana’s powerful brand into Consumer Packaged Goods (with KraftHeinz), branded Beverages and Fast Casual restaurant formats for Yankee Stadium, Hard Rock Stadium and other entertainment and retail venues. Tom is past Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Morton’s Restaurant Group (NYSE:MRT). Tom, who led two IPO’s for Morton’s, is widely recognized throughout the restaurant industry for his role in building Morton’s The Steakhouse into a global brand and category leader. Tom has extensive domestic and international leadership experience in growth oriented branded restaurants and consumer products, brand positioning and management, global strategy, operations, marketing and sales, people resources, real estate development, investor and public relations and franchising. Tom is fully committed to superior people focused cultures and brands, unparalleled guest experiences, uncompromising quality standards, consistent execution and creative marketing and has deep experience with public and private company management, Board governance, capital markets, private equity, IPOs, public equity offerings, workouts, acquisitions and going private transactions. Tom was identified as “All Star CEO the Best and Brightest” by Restaurant Finance Monitor. He is a Sommelier (Guild of Sommeliers - First Level.) and has been a frequent speaker at domestic and international professional, industry, and investor events. He has been quoted in major print media and has made multiple TV appearances. He has been active in fund raising for Cardinal Hayes High School, the South Bronx High School which he attended. He is a past Chairman and Board member of the March of Dimes Connecticut Division and has been active in several other professional, civic and community service organizations.

George McKerrow is a Chief Executive Officer at Ted's Montana Grill. He has worked as Board Member at RARE HOSPITALITY INTERNATIONAL INC and Chairman at RARE HOSPITALITY INTERNATIONAL INC.

Niren is a student Harvard Business School starting in 2016 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a Chief Executive Officer at PANERA BREAD CO. Niren has worked as President Global KFC at YUM BRANDS INC, President at KFC, and President at Yum! Restaurants India. He attended Faculty of Management Studies between 1984 and 1986, Bard College, and Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram between 1977 and 1981.