Dave Deno Explained

Dave Deno (b. 1956 or 1957)[1] is an American businessman and entrepreneur who had served as COO of Yum! Brands, Inc.[2] and as the president of Quiznos.[3] He was appointed as CEO of Bloomin' Brands and a member of its Board of Directors in April 2019 after serving as the company's CFO and CAO since November 2013.[4] [5] After five years in service, he retired in May 2024,[6] [7] [8] although he still operates as an independent director in Krispy Kreme, Inc. as of June 2024, a position he has held since 2016.[9] [10] [11]

Joining Bloomin' Brands in 2012 and starting a proliferating 12-year career there, as its CEO in 2019-2024 he was responsible for developing and executing the company's long-term objectives, growth strategies, and initiatives for its portfolio of casual and fine-dining brands, which include Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Aussie Grill by Outback. He received a bachelor's degree in economics and political science at Macalester College (for which he would later serve in a role of Chairman of the Board) in 1979 and a master's degree in business administration at the University of Michigan in 1982. In 2014, he was interviewed for The Mac Weekly, his alma mater's student periodical.[12] Deno is divorced and has three children.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Dina . Berta . Having words with Dave Deno: president and chief executive, Quiznos . . 2008-09-22 . 2008-10-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110221155543/http://findarticles.com:80/p/articles/mi_m3190/is_37_42/ai_n29482793/?tag=rbxcra.2.a.44 . 2011-02-21.
  2. News: Yum! Brand Inc. Formally Appoints Carucci Chief Financial Officer After Successful Five-Month Transition; Declares Quarterly Dividend . . 2005-03-17 . 2008-10-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060216205536/http://www.yum.com/investors/news/ir_031705.asp . 2006-02-16.
  3. News: Quiznos Investor to Become CEO . February 24, 2009 . Quiznos. 2009-03-05 . QIP Holder LLC . https://web.archive.org/web/20090305081201/http://pr.quiznos.com/quiznos-investor-to-become-ceo.ia . 2009-03-05.
  4. https://investors.bloominbrands.com/board-directors/david-deno David J. Deno - Bloomin' Brands
  5. https://emailtheboss.org/executives/david-deno-director-and-ceo-bloomin-brands-inc/ EmailTheBoss - DAVID DENO
  6. News: Ron . Ruggless . David Deno to retire as CEO at Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin’ Brands . . May 7, 2024 . 2024-06-30.
  7. News: Louis . Llovio . Bloomin' Brands CEO announces retirement . Business Observer Florida . May 7, 2024 . 2024-06-30.
  8. News: Bloomin’ Brands CEO David Deno Retiring . BusinessWire . May 7, 2024 . 2024-06-30.
  9. https://capedge.com/filing/1857154/0001857154-24-000034/DNUT-4 United States SEC Form 4, 04/15/2024 (OMB:3235-0287)
  10. https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/dnut/company-profile?pid=5165324 Krispy Kreme Inc. - MarketWatch
  11. https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/DAVID-DENO-A0164Q/ David Deno at MarketScreener
  12. News: Lisa . Hu . On Business and Boardrooms l Meet the Board: Chairman David Deno’79 . The Mac Weekly . November 21, 2014 . 2024-06-30.