Damola Adamolekun

Damola Adamolekun is a prominent business executive with extensive experience in the restaurant industry. He currently serves as the CEO of Red Lobster, a position he assumed in September 2024.4 Prior to this, Adamolekun was the CEO and a member of the Board of Directors at P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc., a role he held from February 2019 to 2024.1

Professional Experience

Adamolekun's career includes several notable positions:

• CEO of Red Lobster (September 2024 - Present)4
• CEO and Board Member at P.F. Chang's (February 2019 - 2024)1
• Partner at Paulson & Co. (June 2016 - Present)1
• Member of the Board of Directors at the National Restaurant Association (January 2023 - Present)1

Education

Adamolekun has a strong educational background:

• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Harvard Business School (2015 - 2017)1
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Brown University (2007 - 2011)1

Leadership Style

As a leader, Adamolekun emphasizes the importance of a people-first culture in his organizations. He has been involved in restaurant makeovers, adapting to COVID-19 challenges, and implementing automation technology in the restaurant industry.3 His approach to leadership includes starting his day with a workout followed by coffee, which he believes sets the foundation for the rest of his day.2

Adamolekun's career trajectory showcases his rapid rise in the restaurant industry, becoming CEO of P.F. Chang's at the age of 33 and later taking on the role of CEO at Red Lobster. His experience spans various aspects of the restaurant business, including operations, investment, and strategic leadership.