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Investing.com -- Shares of Jack in the Box Inc (NASDAQ:JACK) fell by 6.9% following the announcement of Chief Executive Officer Darin Harris’s resignation. Harris has decided to leave the quick-service restaurant chain for a new opportunity outside of the industry. The company’s board has named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lance Tucker as the interim principal executive officer, starting February 24, 2025.
The departure of Harris marks a significant change in leadership for Jack in the Box, which has prompted investor concern, as reflected in the stock’s performance.
Jack in the Box will report Q1 earnings today after market close. Barclays (LON:BARC) analyst Jeffrey Bernstein commented on the situation, "The CEO’s resignation last night will be top of mind."
Tucker, who has over 20 years of corporate finance experience within the restaurant sector, is no stranger to the company, having previously served as Jack in the Box’s CFO from March 2018 to September 2020. His background includes roles at CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. and Papa John’s International, Inc., bringing a wealth of industry knowledge to his new interim position.
David L. Goebel, Chairman of the Board, expressed his gratitude towards Harris for his five-year tenure as CEO and showed confidence in Tucker’s ability to lead the company. Goebel stated, "With Lance’s multi-faceted, strategic expertise over the last 20 years at the executive level, we are excited to welcome him as the interim CEO."
During Tucker’s interim term, Senior Vice President & Controller Dawn Hooper will take over as the interim principal financial officer. Hooper’s extensive experience with the company, spanning 24 years and multiple senior finance roles, positions her as a seasoned executive to support the transition.
Investors are closely watching this leadership shuffle, as the company aims to maintain its competitive edge in the fast-paced quick-service restaurant industry. The full impact of this executive transition on Jack in the Box’s strategic direction and financial performance remains to be seen.
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