P.F. Chang's promotes COO to CEO role
P.F. Chang’s has announced a CEO transition and named a new operations leader.
Brad Hill has been named chief executive officer of the Asian-inspired dining chain, succeeding Eduardo Luz, who will transition into an advisory role through the end of April. Luz has held the president and CEO role since 2023.
Hill assumes the CEO role after nearly eight years at P.F. Chang’s. Hill served as chief financial officer for more than three years, and then moved to the role of chief operating officer in March of last year.
In connection with this transition, Corey Robertson, an 18-year veteran of the brand and current regional VP for the Eastern U.S., has been named chief operating officer. He will report directly to Hill.
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P.F. Chang's CEO Brad Hill.
"I am very proud to have worked for P.F. Chang's and its ownership group, Paulson & Company, and TriArtisan Capital Advisors, to position the company for success and having groomed a strong successor in Brad Hill," said Luz. "I look forward to seeing him excel in this role and wish him the best of luck."
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P.F. Chang’s noted that during his time at the company, Hill has played a “critical role” in strengthening the brand's position in the evolving dining landscape, working closely with Luz to reposition the business for long-term growth.
"I am very excited to step into this new role I have very much aspired to,” said Hill. “I look forward to leading this great company and all its dedicated people to new heights as we move forward.”
Founded in 1993 by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming, P.F. Chang's operates more than 300 restaurants in 22 countries and U.S. airport locations.
