Dave Deno (b. 1956 or 1957) is an American businessman and entrepreneur who had served as COO of

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, Inc. and as the president of

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. He was appointed as

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and a member of its Board of Directors in April 2019 after serving as the company's CFO and

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since November 2013.EmailTheBoss - DAVID DENO
/ref> After five years in service, he retired in May 2024, although he still operates as an independent director in

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, Inc. as of June 2024, a position he has held since 2016. Joining Bloomin' Brands in 2012 and starting a proliferating 12-year career there, as its CEO in 2019-2024 he was responsible for developing and executing the company's long-term objectives, growth strategies, and initiatives for its portfolio of casual and fine-dining brands, which include

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, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Aussie Grill by Outback. He received a

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s and

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(for which he would later serve in a role of Chairman of the Board) in 1979 and a

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at the

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in 1982. In 2014, he was interviewed for The Mac Weekly, his

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's student periodical. Deno is divorced and has three children.

External links

* David Deno a
LinkedIn
* Bio a
Bloomin' Brands
* Speaking with Prof. Marcus Collins at ''Sanger Leadership Center'
on March 20, 2024

References

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