WOMEN’S FOODSERVICE FORUM CONGRATULATES CARIN STUTZ AND MARIE PERRY ON THEIR NEW EXECUTIVE ROLES

 
The Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF), the industry’s premier leadership development organization with more than 25 years of experience advancing women in the food industry, congratulates its former Board Chair Carin Stutz on her new role as Chief Operation Officer for Red Robin; and its incoming Board Chair for 2017 Marie Perry on being named Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer for Jamba Juice.

“WFF salutes Carin and Marie on their career achievements. Our organization and board of directors understand that companies with gender-balanced leadership create greater business opportunities for themselves than less diverse companies,” said Hattie Hill, President and CEO, Women’s Foodservice Forum. “Helping to provide a critical path for women leaders advance to in our industry is who we are.

Stutz served as WFF’s Board Chair from 2011 to 2012. She left her role as President of McAlister Deli to oversee the operations of 440 Red Robins operated by the franchisor and 11 Red Robin Burger Works, a fast-casual version of the Concept. Stutz will report to Red Robin President Denny Marie Post, who is currently a member of the WFF Board of Directors.

Perry has served on the WFF Board of Directors for five years. In her new role at Jamba Juice, Perry will look to deliver an extensive leadership profile to the organization, which includes establishing the new finance team. Most recently, Perry was Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Controller at Brinker International. While there, she held roles leading all aspects of its finance team including having served as interim CFO during a 12 month period.

ABOUT THE WOMEN’S FOODSERVICE FORUM
The Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) is the industry’s premier leadership development organization with more than 25 years of experience advancing women in the food industry. WFF serves thousands of individuals and hundreds of employers in all segments of the industry including operations, manufacturing, distribution, publishing, consulting and more. Through highly effective and educational events such as the Annual Leadership Development Conference, Executive Summit, leadership development programs and rich networking opportunities, WFF provides the competency-based education and strategic connections needed to make a positive difference in the careers of women in the food industry. For more information, visit womensfoodserviceforum.com.