Forrestal

FAT Brands Welcomes New Board Member, Amy V. Forrestal

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. announces the addition of its newest board member, Amy V. Forrestal. Forrestal is a seasoned executive and investment banker with a demonstrated history of successful merger and acquisition advisory and private capital raising for companies in the restaurant and franchise industries. FAT Brands is the first public board position for Forrestal, who for the last 30 years, has worked with franchisors and franchisees on numerous transactions.

Key Points: 
  • Brands Inc. announces the addition of its newest board member, Amy V. Forrestal.
  • FAT Brands is the first public board position for Forrestal, who for the last 30 years, has worked with franchisors and franchisees on numerous transactions.
  • Working with franchisors over the years, I could see that FAT Brands diverse portfolio was set up for success, said Amy Forrestal.
  • I look forward to bringing a new perspective to the board and joining FAT Brands on this growth journey.

Purdue's Mitch Daniels is NDIA's 2019 Forrestal award recipient

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 18, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Mitch Daniels, president of Purdue University and a former Indiana governor who has served U.S. senators and presidents alike, is the 2019 James Forrestal Industry Leadership Award winner, the National Defense Industrial Association has announced.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Mitch Daniels, president of Purdue University and a former Indiana governor who has served U.S. senators and presidents alike, is the 2019 James Forrestal Industry Leadership Award winner, the National Defense Industrial Association has announced.
  • Founded in 1954, the annual award is named for Forrestal, who served as secretary of the Navy and was the nation's first secretary of defense.
  • The award pays tribute to Forrestal's leadership and outspoken advocacy for a robust and responsive defense industrial base during post-World War II demobilization.
  • The award is bestowed on a person who best reflects Forrestal's vision, leadership and staunch support of a strong industrial base.

NDIA announces McConn, Punaro as new heads of board of directors

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Friday, September 28, 2018

Both served previously on NDIA's board, McConn recently as vice chair and Punaro as chair from 2013 to 2015.

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  • Both served previously on NDIA's board, McConn recently as vice chair and Punaro as chair from 2013 to 2015.
  • They begin their new roles Oct. 1 for two years as NDIA prepares to celebrate its 100th year of service in 2019.
  • "Dick McConn and Arnold Punaro bring unmatched knowledge and experience to NDIA's mission," Carlisle said.
  • Punaro received NDIA's 2018 James Forrestal Industry Leadership Award for his commitment to national security, service members and the defense industrial base.