Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. (DFRG), the owner and operator of the Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House, Sullivan's Steakhouse, and Del Frisco's Grille restaurant concepts, Thursday announced the appointment of Ian Carter as Chairman of the Board, effective April 1.
Carter has over 25 years of experience working with luxury brands including Hilton Worldwide and Burberry Group. He assumes the position from Del Frisco's Chief Executive Mark Mednansky who had filled the role temporarily while the search for a permanent Chairman was in progress.
Carter is currently President, Global Development and Architecture for Hilton Worldwide and previously held other leadership positions with the company, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of Hilton International from 2005 to 2006.
Previously, Carter served as an officer and President of Black & Decker Corp. from 2000 to 2005 and held managerial roles at General Electric earlier in his career.
He is currently a Non-Executive Director of Burberry Group Plc. and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.
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