Daniel J. Kiernan
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About Daniel J. Kiernan
Darden Restaurants Inc reported in an 8-K filed June 20, 2025 that Daniel J. Kiernan retired as President, Olive Garden, effective August 31, 2025. The proxy statement of Darden Restaurants Inc reports total compensation of $3,699,453 for Daniel J. Kiernan in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $770,673. Disclosed compensation is on record for 7 fiscal years.
“On June 13, 2025, Dan Kiernan, the Company's President, Olive Garden, notified the Company of his intent to retire. The effective date of his retirement is August 31, 2025.”
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Affiliation history
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Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)
Proxy statement
Start not stated–2025-08-31
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Executive compensation
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| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) | President, Olive Garden | $770,673 | $3,699,453 |
| 2024 | Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) | President, Olive Garden | $747,404 | $3,822,325 |
| 2023 | Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) | President, Olive Garden | $728,943 | $3,268,719 |
| 2022 | Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) | President, Olive Garden | $691,346 | $2,928,556 |
| 2021 | Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) | President, Olive Garden | $650,000 | $2,594,115 |
| 2020 | Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) | President, Olive Garden | $601,442 | $2,165,563 |
| 2019 | Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) | President, Olive Garden | $541,346 | $2,280,469 |
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