Leadership

Cornerstone Restaurant Group announces leadership changes

Josh Zadikoff becomes president as the multiconcept operator prepares for growth.
Photograph courtesy of Cornerstone

Chicago-based multiconcept operator Cornerstone Restaurant Group has appointed Josh Zadikoff president of the 12-restaurant company.

Zadikoff is the son of Cornerstone’s founder and CEO, David Zadikoff.

The restaurant group recently announced a partnership with retailer Crate & Barrel to develop and open a full-service restaurant at one of its new stores in suburban Chicago. Josh Zadikoff will oversee that project.

David Zadikoff will remain as the restaurant group’s CEO.

In other leadership changes for Cornerstone, current Vice President Danny McGowan has been named chief operating officer. Matt Goldstick, the current vice president of finance, becomes chief financial officer.

Cornerstone oversees all Michael Jordan-brand restaurants as well as ENO Wine Room and Chicago-based concepts including bellyQ and Urbanbelly.

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