Kelli Valade is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Denny's Corporation, having taken on the role in June 2022. With over 30 years in the restaurant industry, she has a wealth of experience that shapes her leadership at Denny's....

Kelli Valade is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Denny's Corporation, having taken on the role in June 2022. With over 30 years in the restaurant industry, she has a wealth of experience that shapes her leadership at Denny's. Before joining Denny's, Valade was the CEO of Red Lobster and had a significant role at Black Box Intelligence, where she led efforts to provide valuable insights to the hospitality industry. Her extensive background also includes working for Chili's Grill & Bar in various executive positions, including as President and Chief Operating Officer. Under her leadership, Denny's is focusing on expanding its presence and improving restaurant operations, which has led to impressive sales growth.