Red Lobster has appointed former Maggiano’s Little Italy COO and chief concept officer Larry Konecny as its new COO.

Konecny has 30 years of experience in restaurant operations, which include the VP of innovation and restaurant support role at Maggiano’s.

“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 Damola Adamolekun, Red Lobster CEO.

“Larry’s impressive track record and authentic leadership style make him the perfect fit for this role.”

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Red Lobster now has 545 restaurants across the US and Canada.