Brian Scantland takes new role.

As part of its brand revitalization efforts, quick-service seafood chain Long John Silver's brought Brian Scantland aboard as vice president of planning and performance improvement.

Scantland brings 13 years of experience in restaurant and retail industries to Long John Silver's. Most recently, he served as senior director of fresh food transformation for 7-Eleven. His background also includes serving as senior director of innovation for YUM! Brands and founding Louisville-based consulting firm, Novanas Group, LLC.