Who is the new CEO of PF Chang's?

Jim Mazany Takes the Helm at P.F. Chang’s

Jim Mazany has stepped into the role of CEO at P.F. Chang’s, bringing with him a quiet confidence and a clear vision: evolution, not revolution. As the latest leader of the beloved casual-dining chain, Mazany inherits a brand in transition—one that’s weathered rapid leadership changes and shifting consumer tastes over the past year.

He’s the third CEO to lead the company in just 12 months, following Brad Hill’s abrupt departure after only seven months at the helm. That kind of turnover can unsettle even the most stable organizations, but Mazany seems unfazed. With a background steeped in operations and customer experience, he’s positioning himself not as a disruptor, but as a steady hand on the wheel.

“We’re not here to reinvent the brand,” he recently said, “but to rediscover what makes it work—and build on that.” It’s a refreshingly grounded approach in an era where flashy overhauls often take precedence over consistency.

Under Mazany’s direction, P.F. Chang’s is focusing on sustainable growth—both in revenue and footprint. That means refining the guest experience, leaning into the chain’s signature fusion cuisine, and expanding strategically, particularly in non-traditional spaces like airports and shopping centers.

Customers may not see dramatic changes overnight, and that’s by design. Mazany believes the brand’s strength lies in its familiarity—the sizzling entrees, the hand-painted murals, the iconic dessert cocktails. His goal? To honor that legacy while quietly sharpening the edges.

With a mix of pragmatism and long-term thinking, Jim Mazany isn’t trying to shock the system. He’s just trying to get it right. And for a brand like P.F. Chang’s, that might be exactly what it needs.