FRANK HENNESSEY

Chief Executive Officer

Frank brings more than 30 years of restaurant, food manufacturing, and grocery retail experience to Recipe.

He is leading Recipe in what is a transformational time for both the company and the industry. Frank’s experience will guide Recipe through the next stages of growth as it continually evolves to meet the needs of both today’s and tomorrow’s Guests.

Frank holds an undergraduate degree from Western University and a Master of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. 

JULIE DENTON

Chief People Officer & Chief Technology Officer

Julie Denton is responsible for People and Culture, Corporate Social Responsibility, Communications, and Recipe’s digital and technology strategy, including leading a company-wide technology modernization program.

Julie brings more than 30 years of consulting and industry experience.  Julie serves on the Program Advisory Committee for the Hospitality & Restaurant Operations program at Humber College and is a Board Member of Enactus Canada, where she also sits on the Governance Committee. She previously served on the Board of Restaurants Canada and chaired its HR Committee from 2020 to 2024.

Julie holds a Bachelor of Science from Dalhousie University and an MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.