Kelli Valade

Kelli Valade
Born (1969-10-11) October 11, 1969
EducationBinghamton University (B.A.)
Syracuse University (MBA)
OccupationChief executive officer at Women's Foodservice Forum
PartnerDon Valade

Kelli Valade (born October 11, 1969) is an American businesswoman who was formerly the chief executive officer of Red Lobster, Denny's, and Black Box Intelligence (formerly TDn2K). She is also the former brand president of Chili's Grill & Bar and former executive vice president at Brinker International.

From June 2022 to February 2026, Valade was the CEO of Denny's. In January 2026 she was named as the CEO of Women's Foodservice Forum.