P. Jeffrey Warden
Chief Executive Officer

P. Jeffrey Warden began his career at the Marriott Corporation.

Mr. Warden joined the company as director of Operations in 1985. He was promoted to vice president of operations in 1987, vice president and chief operating officer in 1994 and executive vice president and chief operating officer in 1996. Mr. Warden was promoted to president and chief operating officer in 2003. In 2010 he was promoted to president and chief executive officer and is responsible for overseeing all business segments and store operations.

During his tenure, Mr. Warden has played a crucial role in the development of several concepts including Applebee’s, Boston Market, Johnny Carino’s Country Italian, Corner Bakery Cafe, Einstein Bros Bagels and Roy Rogers.

Mr. Warden is vice president of the Board of Directors of The Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a premier institution for the training of professional opera singers.

Mr. Warden is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree.

Mr. Warden and his wife Heather reside in New Hope, Pennsylvania.  Mr. Warden’s interests include opera, theater, cycling, hiking and wine collecting.