NRD Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in Atlanta, is pleased to announce the promotion of John Teza to Principal.

Since joining NRD Capital in 2017, Teza has focused on NRD's consumer and operations-focused technology investment strategies. He is an active board member of: The Captain's Boil, 1Huddle, Harri, Next, ValyantAI, Qu.

"I'm delighted to announce the promotion of John to Principal," said Aziz Hashim, NRD Capital Managing Partner. "John has a proven track record of success and of cultivating impactful relationships across a variety of industries – from restaurants to technology, John's leadership is evident. His commitment to excellence strengthens NRD Capital and further positions the firm for success."

Teza is an active member of the restaurant leadership and franchising communities. Recently, in 2019, he was elected to the National Restaurant Association Board of Directors. Additionally, Teza serves as: Trustee of the IFA Foundation, Chairman of the Springboard Conference and board member of the Franchise Leadership and Development Conference. He is a former board member of Technomic's Operator Advisory Board.

"John's expertise in restaurants and franchising provides a critical perspective on our Board of Directors," said Dawn Sweeney, President of the National Restaurant Association. "His innovative thinking and industry insights strengthen the work of our Advocacy Strategy Committee, and we are grateful for his continued service to the Association in his new and expanded role at NRD Capital."