Huntington Beach-based BJ’s Restaurants Inc. announced today the appointment of Monika Saxena as brand president, effective June 3.
With over 20 years of marketing experience, Saxena most recently served as executive vice president of brand marketing for LongHorn Steakhouse at Darden Restaurants Inc., previously holding leadership positions at Darden Restaurants Inc. and its other subsidiaries, including Bahama Breeze.
“Monika’s proven track record of delivering sustainable long-term results through clear brand positioning, a relentless focus on product quality and guest experience, and the development of high-performing teams makes her an ideal addition to our leadership team,” Chief Executive Lyle Tick said in a statement.
Shares of the casual dining chain fell 1.92% to $51.61 apiece by the end of Monday’s trading session for a market cap of $1.09 billion (NYSE: BJRI).
