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Fiesta Restaurant Group names CFO

August 22, 2019

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana fast casual brands, has named Dirk Montgomery as CFO, effective Sept. 9. 

"Dirk is a uniquely qualified individual and seasoned leader who brings to us an impressive track record of strengthening organizations and driving value through strategic focus, operational improvement and talent development," Fiesta President and CEO Richard Stockinger said in a press release. "His impressive resume includes leadership roles at a variety of public and private companies, and he has extensive experience in strategy, supply chain management, field operations, and capital markets transactions. Dirk is highly respected within the investment community and is well-suited to join our executive management team as we leverage the foundation we have built through our renewal plan to improve sales and profitability in the years to come."

Montgomery previously served as CFO at Hooters International, a $1 billion restaurant chain with 425 units in 25 countries, where he was responsible for accounting, finance, technology and global supply chain, according to the release. He's also served as CFO for Bloomin' Brands Inc. as well as for Health Insurance Innovations Inc., a health insurance and technology company, and at Ascena Retail Group Inc., a women's retail apparel portfolio.

Montgomery has an undergraduate degree in accountancy from Miami University of Ohio, a CPA from the State of Ohio and an MBA from the University of Chicago with a concentration in finance and a specialization in policy.