5
out of 10
Rick Cardenas
CEO & President · Darden Restaurants
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MICHELIN STANDARD
SPEAKER CIRCUIT
▸ CEO Today USA Awards 2025 winner
▸ Recognition for 35-year career progression from busser to CEO
"Started as busser at Red Lobster at age 16, rose to CEO of Darden Restaurants"
BROKEN WINDOW · PROFESSIONAL INTELLIGENCE