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Captain D’s taps Keith Davis as CFO

Captain D’s has hired Keith Davis as CFO.

April 1, 2016

Fast casual seafood restaurant Captain D’s has hired Keith Davis as CFO. The Nashville-based restaurant said Davis will be overseeing development and execution of financial strategies supporting the company's business plans, while also leading the finance and information technology departments. He is joining as the company is enjoying its fifth consecutive year of same store sales growth.

 "We're thrilled to welcome Keith to the Captain D’s executive team as our chief financial officer and have no doubt that his impressive financial experience in the food service industry will be a huge asset as we continue our momentum of compounding success," said Phil Greifeld, CEO and president, in a press release. "Our record-level AUV growth and success over the past several years is a product of the hard work and talent of our exceptional team. Throughout his career, Keith has developed a wealth of business acumen and best-in-class financial capabilities that I know will enhance our business strategies. We are excited to have him join the D's team."

Davis has served in several finance leadership roles, leading the financial and operational divisions of several national food service companies including Round Table Pizza, Beverly Enterprises, Landry’s Seafood Restaurant and Pizza Hut. His prior position was CFO of Tavistock Restaurants. Davis earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Texas and is a certified public accountant.