Red Robin appoints Scott Hudler as CMO to lead marketing strategy after Russ Klein's interim tenure
Executive summary: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. appointed Scott Hudler as its new chief marketing officer, with transition effective September 8, 2026. The appointment fills a key marketing leadership role after an interim period, aiming to stabilize and advance the company's brand and customer engagement strategies in a competitive casual dining market.
Who is involved: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB), Scott Hudler (new CMO), Russ Klein (interim CMO).
Likely next: Hudler will assume full CMO responsibilities post-September 8, likely initiating a review of current marketing campaigns and agency relationships.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. announced the appointment of Scott Hudler as chief marketing officer, effective September 8, 2026, succeeding Russ Klein who served as interim CMO. Hudler will begin his transition on that date, bringing external marketing leadership to the casual dining chain. The move signals a shift toward sustained marketing strategy execution following a period of interim oversight. No financial or operational details beyond the appointment were disclosed in the announcement.
Timeline
- — RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC. TO APPOINT SCOTT HUDLER CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER (PR Newswire)
- — CRITEO APPOINTS CONNOR MCGOGNEY AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (PR Newswire)
- — ALWAYS BEST CARE NAMES FRANCHISE MARKETING VETERAN RACHEL VAUGHN CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER (PR Newswire)
Analysis — what this means
Likely next events
- Scott Hudler begins transition as CMO effective September 8, 2026
Sectors affected
- Casual dining
- Restaurant marketing
Key entities
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