Keith Kelly

Keith Kelly serves as the Vice President of Supply Management and Purchasing at Darden, a position held since March 2001. In this role, Keith leads a supply chain team responsible for supporting Darden's global supply chain, which supplies food products and equipment to over 1,900 restaurants across North America. Prior to this, Keith held various leadership positions at Darden, including Senior Director and Director of FoodService Distribution, managing substantial capital and food product expenditures. Earlier career experience includes roles at Frito Lay, where Keith progressed through several managerial positions in logistics and operations. Keith holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Mississippi State University, earned in 1990.