US seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster has named Brad Hill as chief financial officer and executive vice‑president (EVP) for transformation, as well as appointed Kristen Briede as chief global development officer.
As part of the appointment, Hill and Briede will become part of the company’s executive leadership team. They will directly report to CEO Damola Adamolekun.
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In the new role, Hill will lead the company’s finance operations, overseeing planning, forecasting and stakeholder reporting. He will also work with operations teams and lead Red Lobster’s “strategic real estate efforts”.
Hill succeeds Bob Baker, who has left the organisation.
As chief global development officer, Briede will direct Red Lobster’s asset‑light growth and brand development agenda.
The scope of work will include domestic and international franchising, travel and airport formats, strategic partnerships, retail and licensing opportunities.
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By GlobalDataRed Lobster, which exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2024, anticipates that the new leadership will bolster its “operational foundation”.
Adamolekun said: “Red Lobster has made significant progress coming out of a challenging period, and we’re now shifting from stabilisation to a disciplined, execution-led growth phase focused on optimising the guest experience, driving operational excellence, accelerating real estate optimisation and building a stronger platform for durable growth.
“Brad and Kristen are proven, high-impact leaders. Brad brings the operational finance leadership and transformation mindset to drive outcomes, and Kristen brings deep experience building best-in-class franchise, partnership and retail brand development engines. I’m excited to welcome them both to Red Lobster.”
According to the company website, Florida-headquartered Red Lobster has more than 500 locations around the world.
