Published: August 01, 2011
Red Robin Announces Appointment of Denny Marie Post as Chief Marketing Officer
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ: RRGB), a casual dining
restaurant chain focused on serving an innovative selection of
high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today
announced the appointment of Denny Marie Post as senior vice president
and chief marketing officer. Ms. Post will be responsible for the
development and execution of Red Robin's brand strategies and product
innovation, overseeing the company's internal marketing, R&D and
communications teams, as well as several outside agencies.
Ms. Post brings more than 30 years of leadership in consumer driven
marketing and product innovation. She has extensive experience building
teams to develop and execute on strategies that increase brand awareness
and drive sales.
"We are excited to add Denny Post to the Red Robin Team," said Steve
Carley, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc's chief executive officer.
"Denny's many years of experience creating high-performing marketing
teams, driving innovation, leading product development and building
world-class brands will be a great match in Red Robin's efforts to
strengthen our performance and make further progress on our long-term
strategic plan for the Company."
Before joining Red Robin, Ms. Post provided marketing and business
development consulting services to clients that included Sara Lee,
Lamb/Weston/ConAgra and Kerry Ingredients, among others. Prior to her
consulting role, she served as senior vice president and chief marketing
officer at T-Mobile USA, where she lead a team responsible for brand,
customer loyalty and calendar marketing; product innovation; service and
pricing innovation; consumer insights; advertising; promotions and
sponsorships, and merchandising; among other disciplines. Ms. Post also
served as senior vice president, Global Beverage, Food and Quality, for
Starbucks Corporation, and senior vice president and chief concept
officer for Burger King Corp. At YUM! Brands, Inc., she served in senior
management positions for KFC USA and KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell in
Canada, after more than a decade of experience serving clients through
various marketing consulting and creative services firms.
"I am thrilled to return to the food world I love to help build a brand
that's beloved by so many consumers," said Ms. Post. "The Red Robin name
evokes smiles from all who've been there. I look forward to working with
my team to deepen and broaden that relationship with more guests every
day."
About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ:
RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com),
a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through
its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., serves up
wholesome, fun, feel-good experiences in a family-friendly environment.
Red Robin restaurants are famous for serving more than two dozen
insanely delicious, high-quality gourmet burgers in a variety of recipes
with Bottomless Steak Fries, as well as salads, soups, appetizers,
entrees, desserts, and signature Mad Mixology Beverages. There are more
than 450 Red Robin restaurants located across the United States and
Canada, including company-owned locations and those operating under
franchise agreements.

Red Robin International, Inc.
Kevin Caulfield, 303-846-5470
or
ICR
Don
Duffy/Raphael Gross, 203-682-8200
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