Meet Raj Vennam, Darden CFO — Bio + How to Reach Out

Last updated: 2025-12-16

Who is Raj Vennam?

Raj Vennam is the CFO of Darden Restaurants, appointed in January 2021. He has extensive experience in finance, strategy, and financial planning, with previous roles at The Fresh Market and Darden.

Raj Vennam's Work History

Raj Vennam has a long career in finance, working at Darden since 2003 in various roles, including SVP of Finance & Analytics and CFO since 2021. He has also worked at The Fresh Market and has a strong educational background with an MBA and a master's in electrical engineering.

• 2003 - Chief Financial Officer, Darden Restaurants
• 2016 - 2020 - Senior Vice President, Finance & Analytics, Darden Restaurants
• 2014 - 2016 - Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis and Investor Relations, The Fresh Market

Raj Vennam's Education

Raj Vennam holds an MBA from the University of Central Florida, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Old Dominion University, and a B.E. in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Osmania University.

• University of Central Florida - MBA (2004 - 2006)
• Old Dominion University - Master of Science - MS in Electrical Engineering (1997 - 1999)
• Osmania University - B.E in Electronics and Communications Engineering (1993 - 1997)

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