Red Lobster Appoints Larry Konecny as Chief Operating Officer | PR Newswire [Video]

Industry Veteran Joins Leadership Team at the World’s Largest Seafood Restaurant Chain

, /PRNewswire/ — Red Lobster^® today announced the appointment of Larry Konecny as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Konecny will lead the operational strategy for Red Lobster’s 545 restaurants across the United States and Canada. Reporting directly to CEO Damola Adamolekun, he will drive initiatives to deliver elevated food quality, customer service, and operational efficiency, while fostering a culture rooted in teamwork and excellence.

“Larry brings an exceptional combination of operational expertise, a passion for developing high-performing teams, and a genuine understanding of what it takes to build strong restaurant brands,” said Adamolekun. “As Red Lobster advances on its comeback journey, having a world-class operations leader is essential. Larry’s impressive track record and authentic leadership style make him the perfect fit for this role.”

Konecny most recently served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Concept Officer at Maggiano’s Little Italy, where he led the brand through a period of record-breaking …