Kona Grill Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments
August 09 2018 - 4:00PM
- Jim Kuhn promoted to President and Chief
Executive Officer- Berke Bakay appointed as Executive Chairman of
the Board of Directors- James Jundt retires from the Board of
Directors
Kona Grill, Inc. (NASDAQ: KONA), an American grill and sushi bar,
today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Jim Kuhn to
succeed Berke Bakay as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr.
Bakay was appointed as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
and will remain with the Company in a strategic role.
“Leading Kona Grill over the past six years has
been a tremendous honor. We’ve doubled the number of restaurants,
started franchising internationally and domestically and have
positioned ourselves as a truly unique brand serving global cuisine
in a contemporary ambiance,” said Bakay.
“Jim has done a remarkable job during his tenure
with us at improving the profitability of our restaurants and I’m
confident that Kona will thrive under his leadership. The executive
chairman role will allow me to focus on strategic relationships
with our franchise partners, landlords, investors and lenders while
Jim will continue to focus on operations and lead the Company
towards future success,” he concluded.
“I would like to thank James Jundt for his eight
years of service as Chairman of the Board of Directors. James has
served as a valuable mentor and friend over the years and we wish
him well in his retirement,” said Bakay.
About Kona GrillKona Grill
features a global menu of contemporary American favorites,
award-winning sushi, and specialty cocktails in an upscale casual
atmosphere. Kona Grill owns and operates 45 restaurants, guided by
a passion for quality food and exceptional service. Restaurants are
located in 22 states and Puerto Rico. Additionally, Kona Grill has
two restaurants that operate under a franchise agreement in Dubai,
United Arab Emirates, and Vaughan, Canada. For more information,
visit www.konagrill.com.
Kona Grill Investor Relations Contact: Kona
Grill, Inc. Christi Hing, Chief Financial Officer (480) 922-8100
investorrelations@konagrill.com