Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. Announces Appointment of Marie L. Perry to the Company’s Board of Directors
August 24 2018 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (“RHGI” or the “Company”)
(NASDAQ:RUTH) announced today that Marie L. Perry has been
appointed to serve as an independent member of the Board of
Directors effective immediately. With her appointment, the Board
will be comprised of eight members, six of whom are independent.
Ms. Perry will stand for election by vote of the shareholders at
the Company’s next annual meeting.
Ms. Perry is Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
and Chief Administrative Officer of Jamba, Inc. (“Jamba Juice”), an
operator of healthful living company and franchise-owned stores
offering freshly blended whole fruit and vegetable smoothies,
bowls, juices, cold-pressed shots, boosts, snacks, and meal
replacements. She has served in this role since August 2016 and
served as Jamba Juice’s Executive Vice President, Finance, from May
2016 to August 2016. From 2003 to 2016, Ms. Perry held roles
leading all aspects of the finance team at Brinker International,
Inc. including having served as interim CFO during a 12-month
period, and most recently, serving as Senior Vice President,
Controller and Treasurer. Ms. Perry also held senior finance and
accounting roles at American Airlines and KPMG. She is a certified
public accountant.
“Marie’s experience as a public company chief financial officer
and the diversity of her skills will make her a valuable member of
our Board. We are confident she will make great contributions to
the Company and we welcome her to our Board” said Michael
O’Donnell, Executive Chairman of RHGI.
About Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.
Ruth's Chris Steak House was founded by Ruth Fertel 50 years ago
in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ruth had a recipe for everything – from
how to prepare her signature sizzling steaks to how to treat her
guests. This timeless formula is a testament to how one
neighborhood eatery has become the largest collection of upscale
steak houses in the world, with over 150 restaurant locations
around the globe. Ruth's Chris remains true to its heritage,
helping guests make their best memories on 500-degree sizzling
plates. This is how it's done.
For information about our restaurants, to make reservations, or
to purchase gift cards, please visit www.RuthsChris.com. For more
information about Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. please visit
www.rhgi.com.
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