Red Lobster Names Andy Pitts CMO, Jon Tryzbiak CIO in Leadership Overhaul
Orlando, Florida – October 07, 2026 -- Red Lobster has appointed Andy Pitts as Chief Marketing Officer and Jon Tryzbiak as Chief Information Officer, completing a leadership restructuring aimed at accelerating the seafood chain's digital and operational transformation.
Pitts moves from interim CMO to permanent role after launching loyalty program
Pitts has served as interim chief marketing officer since January 2026, a period during which he led Red Lobster's digital transformation and the launch of Red Lobster Nation, a redesigned loyalty program giving members more flexibility in earning rewards. He brings nearly two decades of restaurant marketing experience from brands including Wingstop, Smoothie King, Fogo de Chão and Dairy Queen. In his new role, Pitts will oversee brand strategy and guest engagement across channels.