Dine Brands Global, Inc. — parent company of restaurants including Applebee’s and IHOP — has appointed Sarah Cannon-Foster as its chief people officer, the company announced Monday.
Cannon-Foster most recently served as VP of HR for U.S. healthcare at Walgreens Boots Alliance. Before that, she worked in HR for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, now Marriott International, according to the announcement.
In the CPO role, Cannon-Foster’s primary focus will be “unlocking the full potential” of the company’s talent, Dine Brands said.
“In the first 100 days, she will focus on understanding the fabric of the brands, collaborating with leadership and ultimately, identifying areas where the team can grow and develop its talent,” according to the press release. “Sarah will also prioritize establishing relationships across Dine Brands teams, franchisees, and restaurant teams, to identify how and where HR can best partner, drive impact and help accelerate the company’s overall goals.”
Cannon-Foster will start April 17.