This 37-Year-Old CEO Is on a Mission to Make Red Lobster Cool. Yes, You Read That Right.

Summary: Red Lobster is a famous restaurant that holds a special place in American culture, especially for many Black families. But recently, the chain went bankrupt and closed over 100 stores after losing millions of dollars on deals like "Endless Shrimp."

Now, a 37-year-old named Damola Adamolekun is the new CEO. Born in Nigeria and a Harvard graduate, he is trying to save the dying brand. He started by bringing back fan-favorite foods like Hush Puppies and talking directly to customers on social media. While sales are slowly improving, the company still has a lot of work to do to survive. Damola hopes his hard work will save the restaurant's legacy and make his family proud.

For more details, see Vanity Fair at vanityfair.com/story/red-lobster-ceo-damola-adamolekun (opens in new tab)