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    John W. Peyton

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Dine Brands Global Inc
    Since January 2021
    Age
    58 years
    Tenure
    Has served as CEO of DIN since January 2021 and assumed additional leadership responsibilities as Interim President of Applebee’s in March 2025.

    Also at Dine Brands Global Inc

    LK
    Lawrence Kim
    President, IHOP Business Unit
    VYC
    Vance Y. Chang
    Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    About

    John W. Peyton is the Chief Executive Officer of Dine Brands Global, Inc., serving in this role since January 2021. At 58 years old, he leads the company with a breadth of executive experience and strategic insight, positioning DIN for sustained growth.

    Before joining DIN, he held significant leadership positions including President and CEO of Realogy Franchise Group from 2016 to December 2020, and he spent 17 years at Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide where he was instrumental in driving operational excellence through roles such as Chief Marketing Officer, Senior Vice President of Global Operations, and Chief Operations Officer for the North America Hotel Division.

    Since joining DIN, Peyton has further extended his leadership portfolio by taking on the role of Interim President of Applebee’s in March 2025, reflecting his capability in managing multiple high-profile responsibilities. There is no available information on his personal educational background or other personal details.

    $DIN Performance Under John W. Peyton

    Past Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    Realogy Franchise Group President and Chief Executive Officer 2016 to December 2020 Led the franchise group operations and strategy
    Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Chief Marketing Officer N/A Part of a 17-year tenure with various leadership roles
    Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Senior Vice President of Global Operations N/A Part of a 17-year tenure with various leadership roles
    Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Chief Operations Officer, North America Hotel Division N/A Part of a 17-year tenure with various leadership roles

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1,000,000 N/AAnnual base salary for fiscal 2024
    Stock Awards$1,820,715 N/ARestricted Stock Awards (RSAs) granted as part of the 2024 LTI award
    Option Awards$1,275,008 N/ANon-Qualified Stock Options (NQSOs) granted as part of the 2024 LTI award
    Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation$554,835 N/ANon-equity incentive plan payout for fiscal 2024
    All Other Compensation$46,667 N/AIncludes Auto Allowance ($15,000 ), 401(k) Contributions ($17,250 ), Dine Brands Restaurant Dining Expenses ($1,998 ), Life and Disability Insurance Premiums ($7,419 ), Annual Physical Exam ($5,000 )

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    No information available on performance compensation for 2024