Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Executive Team
Darden Restaurants executive team at a glance
Darden Restaurants lists 10 executives, led by Ricardo Cardenas CPA, CEO, President & Director (age 57). Rajesh Vennam is the company's Senior VP & CFO (age 51).
In fiscal year 2026 the highest-paid executive was Ricardo Cardenas CPA, CEO, President & Director, with total pay of $6.56 million. The 5 executives with reported pay received $15.51 million in all.
The average age of the executives with a known age is 57; the youngest is 47 and the oldest 64.
Titles, ages and pay from company filings; pay for fiscal year 2026.
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Executive Team
Mr. Ricardo Cardenas CPA
CEO, President & Director
Mr. Rajesh Vennam
Senior VP & CFO
Ms. Sarah H. King
Senior VP & Chief People Officer
Mr. Todd A. Burrowes
President of Business Development
Mr. John Melvin Martin
President of Specialty Restaurant Group
Mr. Christopher Chang
Senior VP & Chief Information Officer
Ms. Courtney Aquilla
Vice President of Finance & Investor Relations
Ms. Lindsay L. Koren
Senior VP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary
Ms. Susan M. Connelly
Senior VP and Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer
Mr. Douglas J. Milanes
Senior VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer
Darden Restaurants executive pay, fiscal year 2026
| Executive | Title | Age | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Cardenas CPA | CEO, President & Director | 57 | $6.56 million |
| John Melvin Martin | President of Specialty Restaurant Group | 64 | $2.42 million |
| Todd A. Burrowes | President of Business Development | 62 | $2.42 million |
| Rajesh Vennam | Senior VP & CFO | 51 | $2.39 million |
| Sarah H. King | Senior VP & Chief People Officer | 55 | $1.73 million |
Total pay as reported for the fiscal year; it can include salary, bonus and stock awards.
Questions and answers
Who is the CEO of Darden Restaurants?
Ricardo Cardenas CPA (CEO, President & Director), age 57; total pay in fiscal year 2026 was $6.56 million.
Who is Darden Restaurants's chief financial officer?
Rajesh Vennam (Senior VP & CFO), age 51.
Who is the highest-paid executive at Darden Restaurants?
Ricardo Cardenas CPA, CEO, President & Director, with total pay of $6.56 million in fiscal year 2026.
Who are Darden Restaurants's top executives?
Ricardo Cardenas CPA (CEO, President & Director), Rajesh Vennam (Senior VP & CFO), Sarah H. King (Senior VP & Chief People Officer), Todd A. Burrowes (President of Business Development) and John Melvin Martin (President of Specialty Restaurant Group), and 5 more.
