Inside Red Lobster's 35-Year-Old CEO's Routine From When He Was Running P.F. Chang's

[@TuMadre6995]

I worked for him at P.F. Chang's corporate office and he was an incredible leader and person. Extremely personable while also commanding a ton of respect, and obviously incredibly intelligent too. Super cool guy, I wish him the very best.

[@biddenharryass4573]

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[@JTFSIX]

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[@TuMadre6995]

@@JTFSIX no but if you'd like to believe that go ahead lol

[@jenb6794]

This is beautiful. A wonderful CEO, and human being.

[@sk8hillzz]

@@TuMadre6995 they are speaking a fact though 100% regardless if you let your emotions get to your head or not. Don't be an NPC Tumadre

[@thadude765]

Damn I just looked this guy up. Played football at brown university, then went to HBS and worked private equity and Goldman Sachs. He’s not messing around! Edit: CNN just interviewed him too

[@boss7229]

Tell me how he not messing around? Red Lobster is failing, going under, are we gonna forget?

[@jumpman366]

@@boss7229you’re so salty lmfaooooo

[@thadude765]

@@boss7229 He has a very impressive pedigree/resume

[@boss7229]

​@jumpman366 lol red lobster filed for bankruptcy, and closed 129 so far, it will close more by the end of the year. Idk why Furtunes thought this was a good idea

[@boss7229]

​@jumpman366 red lobster filed for bankruptcy, and closed 129 stores so far, they will close more by the end of the years, idk why they thought doing this interview was a good idea

[@RT-qz5ci]

This is who young black men need to be looking up to. 💯

[@tmdx6345]

Why

[@RT-qz5ci]

@@tmdx6345 bc rappers and athletes are not good role models for our young men. The culture has to change.

[@whythissucks829]

yup 100%. the wrong part of black culture has saturdated the media and people have come to believe that that is the entirety of black culture. itd be no different if trailer park culture dominated western media or w.e ghetto culture from any group dominated.

[@guttaone]

I don't think the rappers are the problem. The problem is the parents. They need to do better your child shouldn't have to look outside of his house for his or her hero or idol

[@Armurp01]

ummm he's not African-American though......how would someone not cut from the same cloth look up to him, if he's been raised by different standards?

[@justinlloyd5098]

It seems there are a lot of people in the comments who are unsure of the timeline regarding Red Lobster filing for bankruptcy and this guy becoming CEO. Red Lobster was bought up by an investment firm in August and bankruptcy proceedings were cancelled. This guy was then hired to be the next CEO of Red Lobster. Since he was successful with running P.F. Chang's more than likely he was meant to revitalize the Red Lobster brand which is sorely needed.

[@shabazz6682]

GREAT COMMENT!!!!

[@Khurr]

Thanks for the perspective bro…I’m more familiar with the history of Red Lobster being one of the first restaurants in the south, Georgia specifically, to go against segregation while being owned by its founder Mr Darden. This ain’t their first black CEO either lol.

[@justinlloyd5098]

@@Khurr Nice bit of history. I didn't know that about them. Hopefully this CEO will help them get back to their glory days. The last couple of times that I was there it was a sad sight. Cheddar biscuits at this point are the only reason I would ever go.

[@ProgrammingWIthRiley]

Thanks for this info!

[@JoeyH-sb3fq]

DEI hiring isn't a flex.

[@dsdddsd4543we]

As a fellow Nigerian, I'm truly inspired. To run P.F. Chang at 35 is amazing. We're always pushing the envelope on what's possible.

[@SamMcKinley]

I respect people from other cultures. Media will have you believe a bunch of nonsense like - “Close the boarders”. Look at this guy!! Work ethic. Amazing. My Dominican barber has 5 shops! That’s American all the way🎉🎉

[@EL-mn1pf]

He was appointed CEO of Red Lobster, if you think that is pushing the envelope of what’s possible you need to raise the bar just a little 😂

[@ashleigh3021]

@@EL-mn1pfWhat does that even? Do you have any idea how few people become CEOs of companies valued at 1B+?

[@Cripsandbloodsaresellouts]

@@SamMcKinleyyou damn right close the border

[@cdee75]

​@@CripsandbloodsareselloutsUkrainians came by flights

[@janofb]

This man oozes talent and confidence. And backs that up with results.

[@esils]

What results …he just started 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@janofb]

@@esils 🙄 He just started at Red Lobster. He's been performing with results at PF Chang, or did you miss that entire part of the video?

[@janofb]

@@esils BTW, he became CEO of PF Chang's in 2020, and grew results 31.7% within a year.

[@nobytes2]

@@esilsjeez do you millennial just get on KZbin and not do any research lol

[@biddenharryass4573]

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[@Kloutkulture]

Dope! I started my Real Estate closing company at 29! I didn’t let my age or stereotypes affect me as a young black male. Been 5 years now and finally expanding nationwide 🎉.

[@LeleSM94]

Congrats!🎉

[@fxlts]

Yeah, put the fries in the bag

[@MaximillionIeraci-v3y]

Wah wahh

[@z1lla4]

@@fxlts😂

[@PerccAnglee]

Sure bro

[@JoyAdebambo]

Need this to be shown in schools as part of the curriculum because he’s killing it 🔥🔥🔥

[@nothx512]

This has nothing to do with race

[@knight808.]

@@nothx512 what ?

[@Likethat249]

@@nothx512 She didn't mention race. Your insecurity is showing.

[@biddenharryass4573]

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[@diegomagellan]

@@Likethat249yea that was weird

[@nancyuche_]

You can tell he is very intelligent. His routine and strong work ethic got him a well deserved spot. Exceptional story.

[@Bacchibeatz]

How is this guy not more known. A CEO of red lobster at 35 years old ? Amazing

[@RFSpartan]

Diversity Hire ... Stop kissing ass

[@F32Aidan]

Undergrad at brown, Harvard business school, analyst at Goldman Sachs, CEO of on of the biggest restaurant chains in the country at 35. Gotta make sure my mom doesn’t find out this guy exists

[@Kam-jm9eo]

Don't mind us we just trying to figure out how a young Nigerian man came to be CEO of two different restaurant chains. Imagine if he had a mentorship class 🔥🔥. This is leadership!

[@NicksDynasty]

Dude has a great vibe

[@TravelTechie415]

I wish him continued success

[@lobane07]

I don't think the surprise is to his age, he is in his prime. I think it is that he is young in comparison to other CEO who run established legacy companies. He isn't a founder or child of a founder, so his rise to the rank of CEO of 2 legacy companies is notable as such an 'early' age.

[@moneymanifestation9505]

The company has tanked you do know that right 😂

[@lobane07]

He was made CEO after the start of the bankruptcy announcement. His role is either a short term - specifically to guide them through the bankruptcy process or if long term- to chart them back to profitability.

[@moneymanifestation9505]

@lobane07 that's even worse 😂😂😂😂🤡so he was brought in to captain a sinking ship😂😂🤡and you think this is an accomplishment 😂🤡

[@cloudbuster4078]

...ya this literally a part of what PE firms do. They replace poor talent (the previous leadship) with brighter minds (him) to turn struggling companies around. One of the most challenging and potentially lucrative strategies.

[@dsfgasdgqweq3456t534]

​@@moneymanifestation9505have you ever worked in a corporate setting?

[@jadude119]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Keep up the great work bro. LOVE what you're doing and the example you're setting for your company!

[@lmc333]

Damn !!! We need more people like him !! This country needs to poster to inspire the youth, and reshape this old government

[@hopeinsf]

Damola went to Harvard Business School, PE firm, CEO of two restaurants, very classic path forward

[@SuperMichelle76]

Very well articulated and intelligent young man. This is how people should live life and run companies. Wish him all the success in the world and the employees that he interacts with, hopefully he sets a new model for the way people should do business.

[@EffectivImmediately]

As a Nigerian, he will not allow an all you can eat campaign to go down. 😆

[@kind2423]

We go chop 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@christopherpinder6379]

😂 💀

[@madgiemadgie9128]

We will come with take-away packs. Why are we so unruly?😂

[@solangelalebron1348]

That's just ridiculous in ANY restaurant or location.

[@kommisar.]

They will get rid of that because it's completely unsustainable.

[@DawnRK3204]

I respect a CEO who says parasympathetic nervous system. Seriously.

[@solangelalebron1348]

😂🤣 The devil is working his deeds in that Potters house breaking all the pottery pots.🤣

[@TheSebastian5978]

I hope he can bring Red Lobster back to life. A lot of folks have a lot a great childhood memories at red lobster with the fam.

[@LearningIsFunMosha]

These are stories for going viral! Congratulations sir!!

[@johnmurphy2113]

Sounds like a pretty sharp guy

[@biddenharryass4573]

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[@LoganSamuelVideos]

Great video! Thank you for sharing ! Really inspiring!

[@unniq36]

I wish this man all the success. 💪🏾

[@alisultan8769]

This is guy is underrated. Inspired 💪🏽

[@tyyg9469]

He’s going to start seasoning the seafood black people Cajun style. Like Pappadeux. It’s going to be an instant success

[@dayum_mi]

He not Black. He’s African there’s a big difference

[@javionriley8739]

He’s African immigrant not black American. Big difference

[@chasekania6456]

@@javionriley8739did you listen to him Talk? Dude is American as hell.

[@biddenharryass4573]

@@chasekania6456 DiversityHire

[@the-seed-sower761]

​@@chasekania6456 different mindset, different upbringing, bro

[@danielf986]

Keep up the amazing work man!!

[@096017hss]

Bravo, stellar background and continued success. Love the watch as well 😊

[@trudyjose9978]

He does what works for him. Do what works for you.

[@jazzyjaz8949]

So handsome and young!!! Love this for him and Red Lobster 🙌🏾

[@NomNomGirl1]

Reminder Red Lobster went bankrupt because a private equity company, Golden Gate, bought Red Lobster and forced them to sell the real estate to Golden Gate and charged Red Lobster above market rate to lease the land/building. They also forced Red Lobster to buy over priced sea food sold by a company Golden Gate owns. This is called asset-stripping and it's why Sears, Dollar Tree, and Toys R US went out of business.

[@Leapord00]

Where can I learn more

[@gasoline3597]

Dollar Tree is out of business??

[@nothx512]

No...Toys R Us went bankrupt cause the went above their means due to high demand.....it was a Toys R Us literally on every block....

[@janofb]

According to the WSJ, it was because they brought back their all you can eat shrimp deal. "The company took a major hit when an all-you-can-eat shrimp deal aimed at boosting traffic wound up contributing to millions of dollars in losses. The seafood supplier, Thai Union Group, Red Lobster’s largest owner, sold its stake in the company earlier this year."

[@infoage265]

​@@gasoline3597 There's a Dollar Tree five minutes away from where I live that's alive and well.

[@AminoSan-z7e]

Success depends on the actions or steps you take to achieve it. Building wealth involves developing good habits like regularly putting money away in intervals for solid investments. Financial management is a crucial topic that most tend to shy away from, and ends up haunting them in the near future.., I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life!!

[@OrvilleM.Koster]

You're correct!! I make a lot of money without relying on the government, Investing in stocks and digital currencies is beneficial at this moment.

[@dritazane6837]

Job will pay your bills, business make you rich but investment build and wealth long term, the future is coming.

[@EthanReid-t4f]

Life is easier when the cash keeps popping in, thanks to jeffery kathryn services. Glad she's getting the recognition she deserves

[@MonicaO.Parker]

​@@EthanReid-t4fWow! Kind of in shock you mentioned expert, Jeffrey Kathryn What a coincidence!!

[@MonicaO.Parker]

Thank you Allah for bringing expert Kathryn into my life and my family, $14,120.47 weekly profit Our lord Jesus have lifted up my Life!!!

[@youMatterItDoesGetBetter]

Asian parents are punching the air right now.

[@looksmaxxxine]

African parents strict af too

[@bobbyantrobus1805]

This. the idea of a black doing well is very offensive

[@youMatterItDoesGetBetter]

@@bobbyantrobus1805 l’m moving to Vietnam soon (white person) and they realllly look down upon dark skinned people as a whole, not all…. But a lot. Essentially peasants have “dark” skin from working the fields, you want to be as fair skinned as possible to be in a higher class. It’s crazy. The well to do locals even use bleaching skin creams from Korea. Korea people are damn near white these days. K Pop culture.

[@bobbyantrobus1805]

@@youMatterItDoesGetBetter justbewhite theory

[@youMatterItDoesGetBetter]

@@bobbyantrobus1805 and don’t even get me started on if you’re overweight. You’ll get laughed at in public.

[@mermaidtingzzz]

I’ve never been one to be a “fan” of a CEO but I’m really looking forward to see what he does with Red Lobster and see where else he goes. I’m definitely going to look into what he did with PF Changs.

[@johnasmaurice]

I’m 43 and this makes me feel Like I have done nothing with my life wow absolutely impressive.

[@Hofftimusprime1]

Same. And I worked at red lobster for 25 years…

[@huntstyle]

Eh, I'm 42 and I choose a different path in life. I only work because I need to make money in order to live. As soon as I have investments that can cover the bills, I'm out. There's so much more to life. I'd much rather be out in nature all day than stuck in an office. He obviously enjoys his work, so it fits for him, but that life isn't for everyone.

[@escf]

Everyone has different paths. Just battle against your old self and things will be better. Good luck to you all

[@uDropper]

The past doesn't exist anymore. There is only your now.

[@The_Intellect939]

Don’t feel bad. He is from an elite African family. He was chosen. Like always, it’s about BLOODLINES. Start researching.

[@FeminesqueCollective]

Congratulations young man. Keep up the good work.

[@Angela-pc9zb]

You can tell that he is a very smart, intelligent and capable man. Hopefully he can turn Red Lobster around.

[@derek04151]

I like this guy, he's bright and he pays attention to things.

[@lyad3618]

I tip my hat to this young man. I am impressed by his commanding presence and confidence in that he knows what he is talking about. He knows his business and how to go about it while treating people right.

[@platee50]

Proud Of You!! On Your Journey Of A Boss Low Key A Staying Out Tha Way Is Tha Best.

[@Rosalyn_Damiana]

I love red lobster and I hope they keep him. He’ seems like a a great guy and a great boss.

[@waynepoole15]

Beautiful 😍 i love the work ethics

[@peterphan227]

I have never been to Red Lobster but I would go eat there to support this guy.

[@JetLagRecords]

Fortune Magazine, cool video I loved it

[@madgiemadgie9128]

Once I saw his name, I just smiled.Of course he’s Nigerian. “Naija no dey carry last”👏🏾👏🏾

[@Neeks6.66]

Firstly, very proud of this young man. Would like more details around his ascension. His parents are medical, so he's not a nepo baby in the industry. Hope he writes a book or something one day.

[@AwokenEntertainment]

Proud to see him taking over Red Lobster, he deserves it

[@TuranZeynalliArmWrestling]

Good job. A great example to his community. This is who you need to look up to.

[@lancemikkel]

red lobsters rolls are amazing! that's all that matters........we gotta keep those rolls.......rolling!

[@KingMK31]

And now Red Lobster has emerged from bankruptcy. Good job sir and keep up the great work!

[@zoemayne]

So they have him set up for failure? He was appointed xeo after they were bought and gutted for their real estate by an equity firm

[@blurbslam]

fall guy

[@Lex_Lugar]

He said hes’s a private equity guy. Just a young ivy league vulture.

[@byDsign]

@@Lex_Lugar ... Glad I wasn't the only'est one to pick up on that.

[@MrFraiche]

Exactly. You really think the old guard is gonna give a young minority something cushy and easy?

[@Inaya334]

We neeed more African CEO in USA well done we are proud of you son your brother from 🇨🇲

[@javionriley8739]

CEO don’t mean nothing because they don’t own the company! 🥴🥴, it’s still a white American owned company his bosses are the board members

[@serrahighsfinest]

We need African CEO's in Africa.

[@Inaya334]

@@serrahighsfinest TRUE good point tho he is young may be he wants to gain more experience here in USA before going back to Africa

[@reneev1010]

Please don’t change! Stay focused🎉

[@johnd.richardson7269]

This is Amazing!!

[@engineered-mind]

As a Nigerian in oil and gas management - inspired

[@lorenzo2384]

This guy is awesome! A run, a cigar. I love it

[@jedpittman6739]

great video

[@KQDYMagallaz]

he's so cool, such a fun guy

[@nicolassablan5459]

The man is setting the bar pretty damn high 😂

[@trichmond7076]

Love it This is a BLACK JOB

[@ash9iebue]

Wtf is a black job

[@tmdx6345]

Nope

[@felipenunez2058]

No such thing as a black job. Just a job period. Donnie trump got everyone f up. Very successful black people in america the growing number of black woman getting degrees are out pacing any other demographic.

[@achavez78]

Black power!!!!

[@achavez78]

Wakanda forever!!!

[@InspiredUno]

Outstanding-a great example!

[@WESTERNBOUNDTV]

Damola is the man great guy In person

[@Moneythedon]

Bouta be back @ Red Lobster and show support

[@KushiteComplex]

Excellent! 😊

[@jeangedeon3849]

Those Cheddar Bays are the bomb! WOA.. the 8 miles may need some retooling as Dr. Kenneth Copper's book points out. No need to be running that much unless you are competing. The risk reward ratio is tilted to the side of injuries and for what. You can get the same benefit by switching five to six of those miles to the eliptical......the stationary bike or the rowing machine. Good work at RL.

[@moonempress8366]

Impressive ✨

[@thegodsgirlpodcast]

I love seeing this.

[@mika4eva314]

Proud of this man ❤

[@reneearku5097]

Great insight

[@DrRichardMarques]

Amazing!👏

[@Haik-to-the-o]

I love PF Chang's

[@risk5riskmks93]

I love his attitude!

[@maryrelmum]

What is the name of full video?

[@wysefavor]

Incredible young leader!

[@renderuntocaesarwhatiscaes2300]

Id love to see the numbers after this. Sad as it is to say in this country still some folks will see this and not go there anymore because a guy like that runs it. It’s the sad truth in this country nobody wants to talk about. There is a reason why he’s so rare 35 years old a blk man ceo i think its awesome i applaud him. Still there is a sick problem in this country that needs to be addressed seriously.

[@Dust4Vomit]

Not to say your concern isn’t valid, but in this case it may be misplaced. The largest demographic of Red Lobster’s clientele would not be deterred by this news.

[@aidenwehmeyer1665]

Bring back red lobster! used to love that place.

[@st8867]

I've never seen such a self aware CEO in my life. This is an incredibly rare sighting but I wonder what he is like behind the cameras because they can show two different sides to themselves.

[@jmartinez562]

He speaks like he has the brain of a Surgeon, sharp young Man.... A 35 Ceo is nearly unheard of unless it's family related or a founder

[@harleyatc956]

I hope he can turn around Red Lobster, I love the fried shrimp.

[@richarddenny5340]

intelligent young guy, focused on the positive. easy to why he's successful

[@tenorjosh]

Stop going to these chain restaurants. They suck and all their food comes frozen in bags. None of that shit is fresh.

[@novelaego2404]

you are correct. However its better to cater to the mass. Than hipsters such as yourself.

[@zelloguy]

I mean so does everything at the supermarket ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@skepticalbutopen4620]

People like it. Not sure what to tell you. It's not only the food, people on a budget like the experience of going to a restaurant as such.

[@ladieessence]

@@zelloguyhuh? You know there is fresh food there?!

[@zelloguy]

@@ladieessence I work at one. Everything comes in bags just saying

[@Brilliance728]

Sahil Bloom, Nick Bare, David Alexander, now this guy - there's a common thread in grounded successful men and it has something to do with waking up at 4am

[@alexandereast4072]

Remove Nick Bare from this list he is a fraud

[@chambersstevens3135]

Love this guy!

[@openmind06]

He's inspired me!

[@ernest4520]

just 35 and black? this is truly INSPIRING!

[@Jaycee3]

Man, Red Lobster used to be around in NorCal growing up. I have not seen one in maybe 20 years. I gotta go back.

[@augustinemarchie2700]

Wait a second I thought Red Lobster just declared bankruptcy in May 2024 so why are they posting this video now?

[@rillyjo5810]

If you watch the video, he was appointed in August. Bankruptcy doesn't mean a business is closing. GM and hertz filed bankruptcy and they are still around

[@bigdizave]

@@rillyjo5810 if you watch the video, it says filmed in 2023 on the top right corner. So he was appointed in August 2023. He is no longer CEO of red lobster today.

[@rillyjo5810]

@@bigdizave you're right. looks like a Thai seafood company purchased red lobster. From every thing I read he was appointed in Aug 2024 so something seems off lol.

[@gasagebia]

he is an inspiration tbh

[@rrkk773]

Does anyone know what watch he is wearing?

[@bingbingma]

gold daytona

[@rrkk773]

@@bingbingma thought it was a daytona - thanks!

[@desireeday]

Wow! He's awesome!

[@TheLogansutton11]

Love to see a black CEO 🙏🏻🗣️

[@bookman2116]

Impressive bro!!

[@nerlandefrancois5835]

So proud black ceo❤❤❤

[@Bravonewyork]

I hope this new ceo brings red to a new level.

[@Cupidador]

such a handsome and intellectual man!

[@Elmyonn]

Oh my word I’m in love

[@robm321]

👍 Solid leader.

[@jinlee2617]

Usually, I don't trust Nigerian as perks of living in London, but this guy looks like he has solid core.

[@vicegripp]

Excellence is an attitude.