Darden Restaurants
Laureen Sustachek is an experienced professional in facilities and asset management with a robust background in the restaurant and service industries. Currently serving as VP of Facilities & Asset Management at Darden since September 2020, Laureen previously held the position of VP for Lease Administration and Facilities at First Watch Restaurants, where responsibilities encompassed lease administration and facilities management for over 300 locations. Laureen's extensive experience includes a role as VP of Portfolio Management at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. and Sr. Director of Property Management at Bloomin' Brands, Inc. Laureen's early career involved real estate management and contracting, culminating in leadership roles since the 1980s. Educational achievements include a Crummer Certification in Business Management Mini MBA from Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from Saint Leo University.