T.G.I. Friday's® restaurants recently named marketing industry veteran Craig Cunningham Vice President of Brand Marketing for T.G.I. Friday's USA.

"We are very excited to welcome Craig to T.G.I. Friday's," said Andrew Jordan, senior vice president of marketing for T.G.I. Friday's USA. "Craig has tremendous experience in a variety of capacities and a wealth of knowledge we feel will benefit the T.G.I. Friday's USA brand greatly."

Cunningham, who will report to Jordan, will be responsible for all aspects of T.G.I. Friday's USA's marketing, advertising and promotion development as well as menu and pricing strategy.

Cunningham was most recently vice president of marketing for Accor's business and leisure division where he was responsible for regional brand and field marketing for Sofitel Luxury Hotels in North and South America and Novotel Hotels in North America. In addition to Accor, Cunningham has also held leadership roles with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and The Richards Group.