Damola Adamolekun is the Chief Executive Officer of Red Lobster, where he leads the iconic global restaurant brand in strategic growth and innovation. Recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 most powerful people in business, he is a prominent leader in the hospitality industry.
Before joining Red Lobster, Adamolekun served as CEO and Director of P.F. Chang’s, where he oversaw significant growth and modernization efforts. He was also a Partner at Paulson & Co., the New York–based investment firm and principal owner of P.F. Chang’s, playing a central role in sourcing and managing several of its largest hospitality and healthcare investments. Additionally, he served as an Operating Partner at Garnett Station Partners.
Adamolekun’s leadership and insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg News, Harvard Business Review, and on major outlets including CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, and CBS Evening News.
Earlier in his career, he worked in the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs and as a Private Equity Associate at TPG Capital. He currently serves on the boards of P.F. Chang’s, Inday, and the National Restaurant Association, and has previously held board positions with International Tower Hill Mines (NYSE: THM) and Bausch Health Companies (NYSE: BHC).
Adamolekun has earned multiple honors, including three GLOBEE Leadership Gold Awards—CEO of the Year: Food and Beverage, CEO of the Year: Hospitality, and Top CEO: Rising Star—as well as the GLOBEE Silver Award for Transformational Leader of the Year. He was also named to Nation’s Restaurant News Power List for his innovative and inspiring leadership.
A graduate of Brown University with a B.A. in Economics and Political Science, Adamolekun was a member of the Ivy League champion Brown Football team and President of the Brown Investment Group. He later earned his MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was Portfolio Manager for the HBS Investment Club.
Youngest CEO of Red Lobster Investor Holdings in history.
Former Partner at Paulson & Co., investment strategy specialist.
Previously Operating Partner at Garnett Station Partners, hospitality investments.
Began career at Goldman Sachs in investment banking division.
Private Equity Associate at TPG Capital, focusing on growth.
Holds Economics and Political Science degree from Brown University.
Earned MBA from Harvard Business School, strong investment background.
Former Brown Football team member, Ivy League championship contributor.
Served as President of Brown Investment Group during studies.
Known for data-driven leadership, financial restructuring, operational turnaround expertise.
Strategic thinker blending hospitality insight with strong financial market acumen.
Reputation for transforming underperforming brands into consistent industry innovators.
Led strategic initiatives at Red Lobster for global growth.
Oversaw modernization and growth while CEO of P.F. Chang’s.
Represented hospitality industry on National Restaurant Association board.
Served as board member at Inday, driving restaurant innovation.
Advised top-level executives across healthcare and hospitality sectors worldwide.
Frequent media guest: CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, Fox Business appearances.
Featured in Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Harvard Business Review.
Appeared in Nation’s Restaurant News Power List for leadership.
Named one of Fortune’s 100 Most Powerful People in Business.
Earned GLOBEE Leadership Gold Award: CEO of the Year Food.
Won GLOBEE Leadership Gold Award: CEO of the Year Hospitality.
Received GLOBEE Gold Award: Top CEO Rising Star honor.
Awarded GLOBEE Silver Award: Transformational Leader of the Year.
Nation’s Restaurant News Power List honoree, innovative inspiring leader recognition.
Expanded Red Lobster’s mission under youngest CEO appointment ever.
Modernized P.F. Chang’s brand and positioned company for future.
Built strong reputation balancing investment expertise and hospitality excellence.
Honored as visionary leader across Fortune, Forbes, Barron’s, and Bloomberg.
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