Diane Le
Diane Le is the Head of Growth at PAR Engagement, where she leads loyalty strategy, marketing, and partnerships for PAR Engagement Cloud, including PAR Punchh. She helps enterprise restaurant brands unlock measurable revenue through digital experiences and personalized guest engagement. Diane founded Punchh’s Loyalty Strategy practice, advising dozens of brands on how to design programs […]
Doinita Leahu
A results-driven hospitality professional, Doinita oversees training and development for all corporate and franchise locations at Vicious Biscuit. Originally from Romania, she began her career in finance before transitioning to hospitality, quickly advancing from Operations Director at Chick-fil-A to General Manager of Vicious Biscuit’s Neptune Beach, FL restaurant—where she achieved the company’s highest retention rate. […]
Amanda Kahalehoe
Amanda brings a strong background in operations and technology, which has been instrumentalin streamlining Vicious Biscuit’s processes and preparing the brand for expansion. Her careerbegan at a New York security firm, where she progressed from a data communication specialistto COO, driving innovation across multiple verticals. After relocating to Charleston, Amandabecame a key member of the […]
Jenn Johnston
Jenn Johnston serves as Chief Marketing Officer at FAT Brands where she is focused on developing impactful campaigns that increase brand visibility and drive profitable sales across the 17-concept portfolio. Most recently, Jenn served as President of the Quick-Service Restaurant Division at FAT Brands, where she managed multiple strategic brand teams that oversaw marketing, operations, […]
Jen Jaffe
Jen Jaffe is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience in strategic HR leadership, nine years as a Chief People Officer. She has demonstrated success in global organizations, ranging from large-scale public environments to high-growth, entrepreneurial environments in diverse industries. Currently, Jen serves as the Chief People Officer at BJ’s Restaurants & Brewhouse, […]
Amy Hom
Amy Hom brings over 30 years of impactful leadership in the restaurant industry and technology innovation space, Amy is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Barcelona Wine Bar. Previously, Amy served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer for Bluestone Lane, where she played a pivotal role in shaping operational strategies and fostering […]
Kristen Hohl
Kristen Hohl joined Logan’s Roadhouse in 2018 as a Marketing Manager, marking the beginning of her journey with SPB Hospitality. In 2020, she became SPB’s Marketing Director, followed by a promotion to Senior Director of Marketing in 2022. Demonstrating exceptional skill, leadership and a significant impact on the company’s marketing efforts, Kristen now serves as […]
Brooke Hluza
Allie Haskell
Meet Allie Haskell, the kind of leader who doesn’t just sit at the table, she brings extra chairs and makes sure everyone has a voice. As Vice President of Client Success and Engagement at CBS NorthStar, she’s spent more than a decade building departments from the ground up, guiding clients through transformation during moments of […]
Srishti Handa
Srishti is the Director of marketing at Dave’s, where she works on the brand side of things, and leads strategy for its owned digital channels. She’s been there just under three years, but a lifelong fan of fried foods. Before this, she did marketing for a female-founded produce company and worked with clients such as […]