John Dillon

John Dillon is a transformative business leader with over 25 years of experience driving growth in the restaurant, hospitality, retail, and sports industries. Known for his passion for innovation, empowering teams, and fostering purpose-driven growth, John has built a reputation as a strategic visionary who delivers results.

As the former President of Denny’s, John led a global effort to revitalize the $2.9 billion brand. Under his leadership, the company enhanced customer experiences, strengthened culture, and delivered significant gains in sales, EBITDA, and system-wide growth. Prior to this, John held leadership roles at PepsiCo and Yum! Brands (Pizza Hut), where he shaped brand strategies that earned recognition in Forbes, Adweek, and Nation’s Restaurant News.

Today, John focuses on executive leadership, growth acceleration, and board advisory opportunities. His commitment to fostering collaboration, creativity, and bold thinking helps organizations and leaders achieve transformative results.