All-Star Leadership with Damola Adamolekun

Every comeback has a story. The most successful ones have a playbook.

Join the Executives’ Club of Chicago for an all-star leadership conversation with Damola Adamolekun, CEO of Red Lobster, and the leader behind one of America’s most closely watched business transformations.

As he leads the iconic brand through a high-profile turnaround, Damola is redefining what it takes to restore confidence, rebuild momentum, and drive growth in a rapidly changing marketplace. From culture and customer trust to operational discipline and brand relevance, this conversation will offer a front-row seat to leadership under pressure — and what it takes to make decisive moves when the stakes are highest.

Moderated by Sherman Wright, Chief Operating Officer & Managing Partner of TEN35, the conversation will explore the business lessons behind Red Lobster’s comeback, the leadership mindset required to navigate complexity, and how executives can build momentum in moments of disruption.

Reserve your seat for a front-row conversation on leadership, transformation, and the playbook behind a comeback.

Individual Pricing:
Members: $150
Nonmembers: $300

Table Pricing:
Members: $1,500
Nonmembers: $3,000

This program is not eligible for ticket bank redemption.

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