On October 22, 2018, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the promotion of Susan L. Mirdamadi to Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Mirdamadi, age 56, has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Services Officer since June 2017. She joined the Company in June 2012 as Chief Information Officer. Prior to that she held various Operations and IT leadership positions at Denny’s Corporation from 2000 until 2012, including Vice President, Operations Services and Chief Information Officer. Ms. Mirdamadi will continue to report to Cheryl Henry, President and Chief Executive Officer.