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Dave Deno (b. 1956 or 1957) [2] is an American businessman and entrepreneur who had served as COO of Yum! Brands, Inc. [3] and as the president of Quiznos. [4] 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. [5] [6] After five years in service, he retired in May 2024, [7] [8] [9] although he still operates as an independent director in Krispy Kreme, Inc. as of June 2024, a position he has held since 2016. [10] [11] [12]

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. [13] Deno is divorced and has three children.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. ↑ David Deno, Chief Executive Officer – Bloomin’ Brands
  2. ↑ Berta, Dina (2008-09-22). "Having words with Dave Deno: president and chief executive, Quiznos". Nation's Restaurant News . Archived from the original on 2011-02-21. Retrieved 2008-10-29.
  3. ↑ "Yum! Brand Inc. Formally Appoints Carucci Chief Financial Officer After Successful Five-Month Transition; Declares Quarterly Dividend". Yum! Brands . 2005-03-17. Archived from the original on 2006-02-16. Retrieved 2008-10-29.
  4. ↑ "Quiznos Investor to Become CEO". Quiznos. QIP Holder LLC. February 24, 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-03-05. Retrieved 2009-03-05.
  5. ↑ David J. Deno - Bloomin' Brands
  6. ↑ EmailTheBoss - DAVID DENO
  7. ↑ Ruggless, Ron (May 7, 2024). "David Deno to retire as CEO at Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin' Brands". Nation's Restaurant News . Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  8. ↑ Llovio, Louis (May 7, 2024). "Bloomin' Brands CEO announces retirement". Business Observer Florida. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  9. ↑ "Bloomin' Brands CEO David Deno Retiring". BusinessWire. May 7, 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  10. ↑ United States SEC Form 4, 04/15/2024 (OMB:3235-0287)
  11. ↑ Krispy Kreme Inc. - MarketWatch
  12. ↑ David Deno at MarketScreener
  13. ↑ Hu, Lisa (November 21, 2014). "On Business and Boardrooms l Meet the Board: Chairman David Deno'79". The Mac Weekly. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
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