IHOP Appoints Kieran Donahue as New Chief Marketer

Her 20+ years of experience in the hospitality industry include stints at Marriott and Hilton

Breakfast chain IHOP has named hospitality marketing veteran Kieran Donahue its new CMO, the company announced today.

Donahue will be responsible for the restaurant banner’s marketing and culinary strategies, including oversight of advertising, digital, communications, menu development and overall brand experience. She began the role on Feb. 22 and reports directly to IHOP president Jay Johns.

“Kieran is an innovator and a transformational Fortune 500 executive who has a long track record of demonstrated performance across a diverse set of global brands,” Johns said in a statement.

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