TL;DR
Ruth's Chris has appointed Cheryl Henry as its new CEO, effective August 10th, replacing Michael O'Donnell. Henry has been with the brand for 11 years, working on various projects including marketing and real estate development.
Ruth's Chris has appointed a new CEO. According to a recent article in Nation's Restaurant News , the brand has selected Cheryl Henry to fill this leadership position. She will officially begin this new role on August 10th.
She will be replacing current CEO Michael O’Donnell, who has filled the role for a decade. He has stated that the succession comes after years of planning efforts.
“We are highly confident that her proven leadership abilities, combined with a world-class team and strong business foundation, will continue to create long-term value for all our stakeholders," said O’Donnell.
Henry has been deeply involved with Ruth's Chris for 11 years. During her time with the brand, she has worked on projects ranging from marketing and real estate development.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on June 4, 2018. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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