Ricardo Cardenas
Chief Executive Officer at DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.
Net worth: 11 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Ricardo Cardenas is on the board of Tractor Supply Co. and President & Chief Operating Officer at Darden Restaurants, Inc. In the past he was Director-Finance & Technology at GMRI, Inc., Vice President-Finance & Assistant Controller at Olive Garden of Texas LLC, Executive Vice President-Operations for RARE Hospitality International, Inc. and Senior Vice President-Finance & Controller at Red Lobster, Inc. Ricardo Cardenas received an undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida and an MBA from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.
0.04% | 2023-12-25 | 51,453 ( 0.04% ) | 9 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
0.01% | 2024-03-14 | 8,748 ( 0.01% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Ricardo Cardenas active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-05-29 |
| TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 2019-02-05 |
Former positions of Ricardo Cardenas
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
RARE Hospitality International, Inc.
 RARE Hospitality International, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Rare Hospitality International, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurants. It offers offers menu items, including signature steaks, salmon, shrimp, chicken, ribs, pork chops, burgers, seafood, prime ribs, and wine. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2013-12-31 |
| Red Lobster, Inc. | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | 2012-05-31 |
Olive Garden of Texas LLC
 Olive Garden of Texas LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Olive Garden operates chain of family restaurants. It is a casual dining American restaurant chain specializing in Italian food. It operates facilities throughout the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Harlingen, TX. | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
GMRI, Inc.
 GMRI, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services GMRI, Inc. operates restaurants. It offers succulent fresh fish, seafood, beef, chicken, and combination platters. The company also offers salads, appetizers, desserts, and cocktail service. GMRI was founded by Bill Darden and Joe Lee in 1968 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
Training of Ricardo Cardenas
| University of Central Florida | Undergraduate Degree |
| Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. | Consumer Services |
| TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 4 |
|---|---|
RARE Hospitality International, Inc.
RARE Hospitality International, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Rare Hospitality International, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurants. It offers offers menu items, including signature steaks, salmon, shrimp, chicken, ribs, pork chops, burgers, seafood, prime ribs, and wine. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Consumer Services |
GMRI, Inc.
GMRI, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services GMRI, Inc. operates restaurants. It offers succulent fresh fish, seafood, beef, chicken, and combination platters. The company also offers salads, appetizers, desserts, and cocktail service. GMRI was founded by Bill Darden and Joe Lee in 1968 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Consumer Services |
Olive Garden of Texas LLC
Olive Garden of Texas LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Olive Garden operates chain of family restaurants. It is a casual dining American restaurant chain specializing in Italian food. It operates facilities throughout the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Harlingen, TX. | Consumer Services |
| Red Lobster, Inc. | Consumer Services |
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