Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> April 14, 2002

Gregory Burns – O’charley’s Inc (chux)

GREGORY L. BURNS is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of O'Charley's, Inc. He joined O'Charley's in 1983 as Controller and later held the positions of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer before being named President in 1993. In 1994, Mr. Burns also was named Chief Executive Officer, and in 1996 was appointed Chairman of O'Charley's Board of Directors. Prior to joining O'Charley's Mr. Burns was Chief Financial Officer, Nashville Banner Publishing Company Inc. and Senior Accountant with Price Waterhouse. Mr. Burns is affiliated with several professional organizations. His extensive background in the casual dining industry makes him a strong contact on numerous casual dining and related issues, including establishing long-term growth strategies; profitability in the casual dining sector; building solid management teams; trends and forecasts in the casual dining sector and raising capital through public offerings. Profile
TWST: What have been the most significant events that have taken place

at O'Charley's within the past year?

Mr. Burns: 2001 was a difficult year for our country and our economy. A

lot of