ORLANDO,
Fla., Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden
Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today announced the Board of
Directors has appointed Daryl
Kenningham as its newest member, effective immediately. With
his appointment, the Company increased the size of the Board from
nine to 10 members.
"My fellow Board members and I are delighted to welcome Daryl to
the Board," said Cynthia Jamison,
Chair of the Board of Directors. "His extensive experience with
multi-unit operations, as well as his current role leading a large,
dispersed organization will be tremendous assets to our Board."
Commenting on his appointment, Kenningham said, "Darden, with
its impressive portfolio of brands, is an accomplished,
well-respected company throughout the industry. I look forward to
serving on this Board and working closely with my fellow members
and Darden's leadership team to ensure the company remains the
leader in full-service dining while continuing to deliver value for
shareholders."
Kenningham, age 60, has served as President and Chief Executive
Officer of Group 1 Automotive, a leading automotive retailer with
operations in the United States
and United Kingdom, since
January 2023. Previously, he served
as the Company's Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that, he served
as President of U.S. Operations. Additionally, Kenningham serves on
the Board of Directors of Group 1 Automotive and on the Board of
Directors for the Greater Houston Partnership.
About Darden Restaurants
Darden is a restaurant
company featuring a portfolio of differentiated brands that include
Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak
House, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Chuy's,
Seasons 52, Eddie V's and Bahama
Breeze. For more information, please visit
www.darden.com.
Contact:
Phil
McClain 407-245-4476
(Analysts)
Rich Jeffers
407-245-4189 (Media)
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