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Purpose-Driven Hospitality Leadership: Kelli Valade, CEO of Denny’s on Feeding Communities
Episode 109

Purpose-Driven Hospitality Leadership: Kelli Valade, CEO of Denny’s on Feeding Communities

The Hospitality Hangout | Restaurant Industry Trends & Hospitality Leaders · Kelli Valade, dennys

December 9, 202547m 40s

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Show Notes

Kelli Valade, CEO of Denny’s and a leading hospitality insider, shares her purpose-driven leadership approach, and the powerful role hospitality plays beyond the dining room. In this special No Kid Hungry miniseries episode, explore how Denny’s commitment to fighting childhood hunger through a 15-year partnership and signing the CEO Pledge highlights impactful hospitality trends. Kelli dives into building culture at a legacy brand, staying relevant across generations, and leading with empathy in the food service industry. Discover insider insights into how hospitality strategies can serve communities and develop future leaders in this inspiring conversation.

Episode Credits:

  • Sponsored by: DirecTV
  • Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media
  • Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, Jimmy Frischling
  • Producer: Julie Zucker
  • Creative Director: Adam Levine
  • Show Runner: Drewe Raimi
  • Post Production: Three Cheers Creative 

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