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Chief Financial Officer

P.F. Changs China Bistro, Inc. (P.F. Changs) owns and operates two restaurant concepts under the names P.F. Changs China Bistro (Bistro) and Pei Wei Asian Diner (Pei Wei). As of December 28, 2008, P.F. Chang's owned and operated 189 full service Bistro restaurants that featured a blend of traditional Chinese cuisine. The Companys restaurants offer flavored, culinary creations, prepared from ingredients, including herbs and spices imported directly from China. The menu features traditional Chinese offerings and dishes. Its menu is complemented by a full-service bar offering a selection of wines, specialty drinks, Asian beers, cappuccino and espresso. Additionally, two Bistro restaurant located in Hawaii are operated under a joint venture agreement. As of December 28, 2008, it owned and operated 159 quick casual Pei Wei restaurants.

An experienced public and private company finance executive with demonstrated success in high growth start-ups, large multi-national and turnaround environments, including omni-channel multi-site restaurant, retail, manufacturing, and technology companies. Proven track record building and leading world-class organizations. Comprehensive experience in public and private equity and debt capital, mergers & acquisitions and developing and implementing strategic growth. Demonstrated success as a in public and private (VC and Private Equity backed) companies. Consistently enhancing business performance through maximizing profit and return on capital, leading new growth initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional partners. Specialties: Building and Developing Executive Leadership teams; Capital Finance & Strategic Planning; Real Estate Development; e-Commerce Technologies and Business Intelligence; Distribution & Logistics; Mergers & Acquisitions; Inventory Planning & Allocation; ERP Systems Conversion and Development; Cash Management / Treasury