– USA, CA – California Pizza Kitchen, the creator of California-style pizza, today announced the appointment of current board member Michael O’Donnell as new Chairman of the Board of Directors, succeeding Rob Webster who will step down from the Board of Directors.
“We are thrilled to have Michael lead our board going forward. His deep leadership and category experience coupled with his intimate understanding of our post restructuring growth plan will help us build on our successful 2021 performance year and deliver an even stronger 2022,” said CEO, Jim Hyatt.
About Michael O’Donnell
Michael O’Donnell is the former Chairman & CEO of Ruth’s Hospital group Inc. having served in those roles from 2008 through 2018. He then became Executive Chairman until December 2020 and concluded his role as Chairman of the Board in April 2021. He also served on other private and public company boards including Hickory Tavern, a Rosser Capital portfolio company, Logan’s Roadhouse, Cosi, Sbarro, The Ground Round, and Champps Entertainment.
Mr. O’Donnell holds a BA in English from Rollins College and served on the Rollins College Board of Trustees leaving in January 2020 after 10 years of service finishing as Vice Chairman.
About California Pizza Kitchen
In 1985, California Pizza Kitchen opened its first restaurant in Beverly Hills and introduced diners to innovative California-style pizza. With a passion for combining fresh, seasonal ingredients with flavor inspirations from around the world, today CPK is a global brand serving creative California cuisine in nearly 200 restaurants in 8 countries and U.S. territories. From signature, hand-tossed pizzas and high-quality main plates to inventive better-for-you options, Lunch Duos, premium wines, and handcrafted beverages, CPK adds an imaginative twist to create a memorable dining experience.
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