• by Teresa Buyikian , November 5, 2024

Red Lobster’s reorganization post-bankruptcy continues by adding to its executive board. The seafood fast casual has added Larry Konecny as its new chief operating officer.

In the position Konecny will head the operational strategy for the chains’ 545 locations in the U.S. and Canada, reporting to CEO Damola Adamolekun, who himself just joined the company in September after serving as P.F. Chang’s CEO. In October the chain also added Nichole Robillard as CMO.

In the CCO position, Konecny is charged with delivering elevated food quality, customer service and operational efficiency, “while fostering a culture rooted in teamwork and excellence.” He joins Red Lobster after serving as COO and chief concept officer at Maggiano's Little Italy.

"Larry brings an exceptional combination of operational expertise, a passion for developing high-performing teams, and a genuine understanding of what it takes to build strong restaurant brands," said Adamolekun. "

Konecny spent over 17 years at Maggiano’s Little Italy, rising through the ranks from area director to regional director of operations to VP of innovation and restaurant support and lastly to CEO.

Red Lobster recently announced its exit from Chapter 11 restructuring and the completion of its acquisition by RL Investor Holdings LLC.