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Yum, McDonald's, Focus, Dunkin' CEOs among 35 honored for women's advancement

December 6, 2018

Gender equity group, Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF,) has named its list of top restaurant industry executive advocates for opportunities for women in their companies and the industry, a news release said. The group said it has named 35 of the industry's most forward-thinking CEOs as Industry Titans in this area and they will all be recognized at a special ceremony during the 2019 Annual Leadership Development Conference from March 10-13 in Dallas.

The 35 individuals named are being recognized for their public commitment to prioritizing women's advancement in their own organizations, as well as using their influence to urge their peers to do the same and creating change that will increase opportunities for women across the industry.

2019 Industry Titans Are:         

• Selim Bassoul, The Middleby Corporation.
• Tom Bené, Sysco.
• Paul Brown, Inspire Brands.
• Michele Buck, The Hershey Company.
• Steven Cahillane, Kellogg's.
• Greg Creed, Yum! Brands.
• Joseph DePinto, 7-Eleven.
• Steven DeSutter, Focus Brands.
• Lorna Donatone, Sodexo.
• Melanie Dulbecco, Torani.
• Steve Easterbrook, McDonald's.
• Beth Ford, Land O'Lakes.
• Eric Foss, Aramark.
• Don Fox, Firehouse Subs.
• G.J. Hart, Torchy's Tacos.
• Glen Helton, Kuwait Food Company Americana.
• Lisa Ingram, White Castle System, Inc.
• Steve Johnson, HMS Host.          
• Muhtar Kent, The Coca-Cola Company
• Gene Lee, Darden Restaurants, Inc.
• John Miller, Denny's.
• Indra Nooyi*, PepsiCo.
• Todd Penegor, Wendy's International, Inc. 
• Denny Marie Post, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews.
• Melinda Rich, Rich Products.
• Janet Risi, Subway's Independent Purchasing.
• Wyman Roberts, Brinker International Inc.
• Grady Rosier, McLane Company Inc.
• Walter Seib, HMS Host International.
• Sandy Solmon, Sweet Street Desserts.
• Ally Svenson, Mod Pizza.
• Dawn Sweeney, National Restaurant Association.
• Nigel Travis, Dunkin' Brands.
• Lance Trenary, Golden Corral Corp.
• Kathy Walters, Georgia-Pacific Professional.