Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Appoints Anddria Varnado to its Board of Directors
March 25 2021 - 4:05PM
Business Wire
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) ("Red Robin" or
the "Company"), a full-service restaurant chain serving an
innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a
family-friendly atmosphere, today announced it has appointed
Anddria Varnado as an independent Director to its Board, effective
immediately.
Ms. Varnado currently serves as the GM and Head of the Consumer
Business for Kohler Company, a global leader in home products,
hospitality destinations, and systems. In this role, Ms. Varnado is
directly responsible for consumer channels including Kohler
Signature Stores as well as e-commerce sales on kohler.com. She
leads a team of 250+ spanning store operations, e-commerce, digital
experience, DTC marketing, customer care, and dealer-direct
business. Ms. Varnado previously served as Vice President and Head
of Strategy & Business Development for both Macy’s Inc. and
Williams-Sonoma, Inc., and began her career as a corporate banking
analyst with Citigroup. Ms. Varnado also currently serves as
Director of publicly-traded Umpqua Bank (NASDAQ: UMPQ) and is a
member of the Finance & Capital Committee and Compensation
Committee.
"Anddria is an extraordinary leader with a history of driving
long term growth through strategic innovation at several global
retail brands. Her insights on enhancing digital guest engagement
and brand affinity will be integral as Red Robin works to create
sustainable growth," said David A. Pace, Red Robin’s Board Chair.
"Anddria’s appointment to our Board continues the refresh begun in
August of 2019 and represents the 6th new independent Director
added to our Board in addition to CEO, Paul Murphy. Our Board and
management team continue to lead a transformation strategy that
will position Red Robin for long term success."
Ms. Varnado holds a Masters of Business Administration degree
from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from
Clark Atlanta University. She volunteers with numerous nonprofit
and charitable organizations, including Junior League, Management
Leadership for Tomorrow, and HBS Community Partners. In 2018, the
San Francisco Business Times named her one of the "Most Influential
Women in Bay Area Business." Ms. Varnado has been featured in
Forbes, Architectural Digest, and other industry and consumer
publications.
The Company also announced that long-serving Director Glenn
Kaufman will step down from the Board at the end of 2021 after
providing continuity through a transitional period. "It has been
incredibly rewarding to serve on this Board for over 10 years,
especially engaging in solving a number of capital market
challenges, enhancing the talent at the senior executive and Board
levels of the Company, and contributing to the strategic
differentiation of the Company." Kaufman said. "The difference in
Red Robin from when I first joined the Board to today is
tremendous. I look forward to helping ensure a smooth transition
during my remaining time at Red Robin, while personally identifying
and taking on additional challenges."
Red Robin will increase its Board size from 10 to 11 to
accommodate the addition of Ms. Varnado and anticipates reducing it
again to 10 following Mr. Kaufman’s retirement at year end.
About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), is a casual
dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., and under
the trade name, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. We believe
nothing brings people together like burgers and fun around our
table, and no one makes moments of connection over craveable food
more memorable than Red Robin. We serve a variety of burgers and
mainstream favorites to Guests of all ages in a casual, playful
atmosphere. In addition to our many burger offerings, Red Robin
serves a wide array of salads, appetizers, entrees, desserts,
signature beverages and Donatos® pizza at select locations. It's
now easy to enjoy Red Robin anywhere with online ordering available
for to-go, delivery and catering. There are more than 540 Red Robin
restaurants across the United States and Canada, including those
operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®!
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