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Richard E. Fortman

Executive Vice President, Operations of Carl's Jr.

CKE Restaurants, Inc. (CKR)

Industry: Leisure

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Mr. Fortman was appointed Executive Vice President, Operations-Carl's Jr. in September 2000. Prior to that, Mr. Fortman served as Area Vice President of Hardee's from April of 1998 to September of 2000. From January of 1997 to April of 1998, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Checkers and Rally's Hamburgers, Inc. Mr. Fortman began working for Carl's Jr. in 1969 and has held various management positions over the years.


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