Profile
James J.
Buettgen formerly worked at Ruby Tuesday, Inc., as Chairman in 2016, Brinker International, Inc., as Senior VP-Marketing & Brand Development in 2003, The Walt Disney Co., as Senior Vice President-Sales & Marketing from 1999 to 2002, General Mills, Inc., as Senior Vice President-Marketing from 1989 to 1998, Darden Restaurants, Inc., as Chief Marketing Officer & Senior Vice President from 2011 to 2012, Olive Garden of Texas LLC, as Senior Vice President-Marketing from 1994 to 1998, Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill, as President from 2004 to 2007, Big Bowl Asian LLC, as President from 2003 to 2004, Hollywood Entertainment Group, Inc., as Senior Vice President-Marketing from 1998 to 1999, and Disneyland Resort Express, Inc., as Senior Vice President-Marketing & Sales in 2002.
Mr. Buettgen received his Masters Business Admin degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and undergraduate degree from Miami University.
Former positions of James J. Buettgen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| RUBY TUESDAY, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-09-12 |
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-12-13 |
Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill
Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a bar and fire grill restaurant | President | 2007-04-30 |
Big Bowl Asian LLC
Big Bowl Asian LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as restaurants | President | 2004-07-31 |
| BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Sales & Marketing | 2003-05-31 |
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| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Brinker International, Inc.
Brinker International, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates and franchise full service restaurants | Consumer Services |
The Walt Disney Co.
The Walt Disney Co. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates television and radio production, distribution & broadcasting stations, direct-to-consumer services, amusement parks and hotels | Consumer Services |
General Mills, Inc.
General Mills, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets consumer & pet food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a full-service dining restaurant | Consumer Services |
Ruby Tuesday, Inc.
Ruby Tuesday, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates and owns restaurants | Consumer Services |
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Miami University
Miami University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Olive Garden of Texas LLC
Olive Garden of Texas LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a restaurant | Consumer Services |
Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill
Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a bar and fire grill restaurant | Consumer Services |
Big Bowl Asian LLC
Big Bowl Asian LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as restaurants | Consumer Services |
Hollywood Entertainment Group, Inc.
Hollywood Entertainment Group, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates tours and events | Consumer Services |
Disneyland Resort Express, Inc.
Disneyland Resort Express, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates resort | Consumer Services |
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