CCW Las Vegas | headliner

Damola Adamolekun

Leadership Lessons Award-Winning CEO

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Thursday, June 25 | Main Stage

As CEO of Red Lobster, Damola Adamolekun has led the iconic global restaurant chain through strategic growth, innovation, and a focus on rebuilding customer trust. Recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 most powerful people in business, he previously served as CEO of P.F. Chang’s and Partner at Paulson & Co., bringing deep experience in hospitality, healthcare, and private equity. On the front lines of course-correcting strategy and making feedback a boardroom priority, Damola has been featured in major outlets including The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and Harvard Business Review, and has been honored with multiple GLOBEE Leadership Awards as well as recognition on Nation’s Restaurant News’ Power List of the industry’s most inspiring leaders.