Julia Stewart

Julia A. Stewart is the founder and currently holds the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Alurx, Inc. which was founded in 2020.
She is also currently a Director at Fogo de Chão Ltda.
since 2017, a Director at Children's Bureau of Southern California since 2006, a Director at The Elliot Leadership Institute, an Independent Director at Bite Acquisition Corp.
since 2021, an Independent Director at Fogo Hospitality, Inc. since 2018, and a Founding Member at Women's Foodservice Forum since 2008.
Dr. Stewart's former positions include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Dine Brands Global, Inc. from 2001 to 2017, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at International House of Pancakes LLC from 2001 to 2007, Regional Director-Marketing at Carl Karcher Enterprises LLC, Director at Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County, Independent Director at Avery Dennison Corp.
from 2003 to 2024, President-Domestic Division at Applebee's International, Inc. from 1998 to 2012, National Vice President-Franchise & License at Taco Bell Corp.
from 1995 to 1998, Regional Manager-Marketing at Burger King Corp., Trustee at California Science Center Foundation, and Vice President-Marketing at Black Angus Steakhouses LLC.
Dr. Stewart obtained an undergraduate degree from San Diego State University.