Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Ian R. Carter as Chairman of the Board, effective April 1, 2015. Mr. Carter has more than 25 years of experience working with luxury brands including Hilton Worldwide and Burberry Group. He assumes the position from Del Frisco's Chief Executive Mark Mednansky who had filled the role temporarily while the search for a permanent Chairman was conducted.

Mr. Carter is currently President, Global Development and Architecture for Hilton Worldwide and previously held other leadership positions with the company, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of Hilton International from 2005 to 2006.