San Diego-based restaurant operator and franchiser Jack in the Box Inc has anounced that its president and COO Kenneth R. Williams will retire at the end of the calendar year.

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Williams, 59, joined the company in 1966 as a restaurant manager/lessee, and has held a variety of positions with the company, including executive VP, of marketing and operations. He was elected president, COO and a member of the Jack in the Box board of directors in 2001.


Robert J. Nugent, 60, chairman and CEO, will assume the president’s title on 1 January 2003.


Effective 8 July, Linda A. Lang will become executive VP, responsible for the marketing and operations, human resources and information systems. She will work closely with Williams through 31 December 2002 to ensure a smooth transition. Lang, 44, was previously senior VP, marketing.


The company also announced that from the 8 July, Carlo Cetti will be senior VP, human resources and strategic planning; Karen Trissel will be VP, brand strategy and product development; and Terri Graham will be VP, brand communications and regional marketing.

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