Denny's Corporation announced the appointment of Kelli Valade as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 13, 2022. Ms. Valade will succeed John Miller, who previously announced his retirement, effective August 3, 2022. Ms. Valade, a 30-year restaurant veteran, brings to the company's a proven history of developing and executing bold strategies within the restaurant industry.

She has deep experience in marketing, talent and people development, digital transformation, operational rigor and strategic development. While at Brinker International, she held roles as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Senior Vice President of Human Resources and was instrumental in helping the company accelerate its growth, drive greater operational efficiencies, and cultivate a purpose-driven culture to attract and retain employees. She was the first woman Brand President for Chili's Bar & Grill where she led the strategic growth of more than 1,600 global restaurants and over 80,000 employees globally.

Prior to her role as Red Lobster Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Valade served as Chief Executive Officer of Black Box Intelligence from 2019 to 2021.