Red Robin Announces Appointment of Stuart B. Brown as Chief Financial Officer
August 12 2011 - 9:15AM
Business Wire
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ: RRGB), a casual dining
restaurant chain focused on serving an innovative selection of
high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today
announced the appointment of Stuart B. Brown as senior vice
president and chief financial officer. Mr. Brown will be
responsible for leading a wide range financial disciplines at the
Company including accounting, financial planning and external
reporting, as well as overseeing the Company’s supply chain
organization.
Mr. Brown brings more than 20 years of leadership in corporate
finance, including 10 years in the food retailing industry. He has
extensive experience in public company finance including capital
markets, treasury, financial planning and analysis, financial
reporting and investor relations, as well as working closely with
operations teams to strengthen performance.
“Stuart Brown is a great addition to the Red Robin team,” said
Steve Carley, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.’s chief executive
officer. “Throughout his extensive career, Stuart has demonstrated
his talent in leading finance teams in multiple areas and in a
diverse range of industries, and making impressive contributions
along the way. We’re excited to have Stuart on board at Red Robin
as we continue to strengthen our performance and implement Red
Robin’s long-term strategic plan.”
Before joining Red Robin, Mr. Brown had, since 2006, served as
chief financial officer for DCT Industrial Trust Inc., a publicly
traded real estate investment trust that owns, operates and
develops distribution facilities in the U.S. and Mexico. Prior to
his role at DCT Industrial, he was chief accounting officer at
Federal Realty Investment Trust, where he was responsible for all
areas of accounting and overseeing business improvement projects.
Mr. Brown also served as vice president and controller at Giant
Food, Inc., and vice president of corporate accounting and vice
president of investor relations for Ahold USA, Inc., as well as
finance roles at Royal Ahold, based in the Netherlands and
Washington, D.C. Mr. Brown began his professional finance career at
Deloitte & Touche as auditor in the firm’s Atlanta office, and
then supervising auditor at the Deloitte & Touche office in the
Netherlands. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business
administration and a master’s degree in accountancy from the
University of Georgia.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to return to the food
industry and be part of a highly-recognized and respected casual
dining brand,” said Mr. Brown. “I’m looking forward to partnering
with Red Robin’s teams in operations and throughout the company to
drive performance and build a best-in-class company.”
About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.
(NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual
dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., serves up
wholesome, fun, feel-good experiences in a family-friendly
environment. Red Robin® restaurants are famous for serving more
than two dozen insanely delicious, high-quality gourmet burgers in
a variety of recipes with Bottomless Steak Fries®, as well as
salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts, and signature Mad
Mixology® Beverages. There are more than 450 Red Robin® restaurants
located across the United States and Canada, including
company-owned locations and those operating under franchise
agreements.
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