Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> February 15, 1999
TIM RYAN was appointed President and CEO of Diedrich Coffee in November
1997. A 23-year foodservice industry veteran and former colleague of
John Martin's at Taco Bell Worldwide, he most recently served as
President of Sizzler USA and helped guide the company through its recent
turn-around efforts. Previously, Mr. Ryan served as Senior Vice
President of marketing for Taco Bell and directed their marketing
efforts during a time of record sales growth. Later named Senior Vice
President of Taco Bell's casual dining division, he was responsible for
overseeing operations for, and consulting with, both well-known and new
concepts like California Pizza Kitchen, Chimayo Grill and Chevy's. Mr.
Ryan also previously served as Executive Vice President of Olive Garden
restaurants and President of Magic Pan restaurants. Profile
Mr. Ryan: Diedrich Coffee has been in business, operating coffee houses
since 1982. It's heritage, however, goes back to 1908 when
