Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> January 1, 2001
MARTIN J. O'DOWD has been a Director of Famous Dave's of America, Inc.
since November 1996, and became the President and Chief Executive
Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
of the company in August, 1999. In November, 1999, Mr. O'Dowd
relinquished his title as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the
company as an Executive Officer, Mr. O'Dowd served as the President,
Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Elephant & Castle Group, Inc.
He was Chief Operating Officer for United States operations of that
company from April 1997 to March 1998. From May 1995 to April 1997, Mr.
O'Dowd served as President and Chief Operating Officer and a Director of
Rainforest Caf, Inc. From July 1987 to May 1995, Mr. O'Dowd was
Corporate Director, Food and Beverage Services for Holiday Inn
Worldwide. Profile
Dave's?
Mr. O'Dowd: Famous Dave's is a casual, family-style barbecue company
that was started in 1996 by Dave Anderson. He had
