If Jim Mazany's career had a soundtrack, it would open with Prince. His first concert was the Purple Rain tour at Nassau Coliseum. Since then, his path has run from washing dishes on Long Island to culinary school in Hyde Park to leading brands like TGI Fridays, Logan's Roadhouse and Joe's Crab Shack, and now to the CEO role at P.F. Chang's.
In this episode of CEOs You Should Know, iHeartMedia Region President Chris Long sits down with Jim Mazany, CEO of P.F. Chang's, to talk about hospitality, culinary craft and leading an iconic brand through a turnaround.
Jim traces the influences that shaped him, from a Marine father who taught him work ethic to a mother who made hospitality the center of their home. He shares how a chef's mindset still guides the way he leads, why "the speed of trust" matters when building a leadership team and how P.F. Chang's is working to turn "I like P.F. Chang's, but I haven't been there in a while" into "I love P.F. Chang's, and I was there last night." He also takes Chris inside the brand's turnaround, from renewed focus on the in-restaurant experience and culinary innovation to double-digit sales growth, rising guest traffic and plans to expand P.F. Chang's footprint in the U.S. and around the world.
Guest: Jim Mazany, CEO, P.F. Chang's
Host: Chris Long, Region President, iHeartMedia Dallas-Fort Worth & Central Texas
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Mike McCann, President & CEO of Limbach
On this episode of CEOs You Should Know, Ryan Gorman talks to Mike McCann, President & CEO of Limbach. They discuss the 125-year-old company’s decision to relocate its corporate headquarters to Tampa and the complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems they manage for mission-critical facilities like hospitals and data centers. They also discuss how Limbach meets industry talent needs, handles high-stakes emergency responses, and continues executing its nationwide expansion strategy.
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Dr. Cynthia Johnson, Director of Pinellas County Economic Development
On this episode of CEOs You Should Know, Ryan Gorman talks with Dr. Cynthia Johnson, Director of Pinellas County Economic Development, about attracting high-wage industries, utilizing the Employment Sites Program to modernize local infrastructure, and regional collaboration across Tampa Bay. They also discuss major redevelopment opportunities, including the historic Gas Plant site, and strategies for expanding the region's blue economy and talent pool.
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