Paul Martin’s American Grill Announces Hire for New Director of Finance Position

Paul Martin's American Grill Announces Hire for New Director of Finance Position

As Director of Finance, Justin Otsuka Will Oversee All Financial Strategy and Planning

Paul Martin’s American Grill announced the appointment of Justin Otsuka as Director of Finance, a new position for the growing company. Otsuka brings with him a wealth of corporate finance and strategic planning expertise, having previously served as the Director of Corporate Finance for Specific Media/Myspace, an Equity Research Analyst for First Q Capital, and as an Analyst in the investment banking division of Goldman Sachs. In his new position with Paul Martin’s, Otsuka will support the management team’s various corporate initiatives, including developing the finance department, securing capital, and executing on the company’s growth strategy.

“We are pleased to have Justin join the Paul Martin’s team in this new position,” said Anthony Smith, President – Partner of Paul Martin’s American Grill. “Our four existing locations are performing very well in their respective communities. The fifth location just opened this month and we now have plans to open several more. We are confident Justin will help us take our company to the next level by building up our foundations and creating the tools that will facilitate our decision-making as we continue to grow.”

“This position is a tremendous opportunity,” said Otsuka. “Paul Martin’s American Grill is a top-notch brand with incredible potential and talent behind it. I am very excited to be a part of this organization and look forward to helping build an even greater company with the executive team.”

To learn more about the Paul Martin’s American Grill, its philosophy, and its food, please visit paulmartinsamericangrill.com.

The mantra of Paul Martin’s is “Local. Seasonal. Delicious.” Restaurateurs Brian Bennett and Paul Fleming developed the concept for the first restaurant in Roseville, Calif., forging relationships with innovative local farmers, 80 percent of whom are located in California. The restaurant now has locations in Roseville, El Segundo, Westlake Village, San Mateo, and Irvine, Calif., and continues to expand its list of local, sustainable and organic vendors. To learn more about the Paul Martin’s American Grill and its food, visit paulmartinsamericangrill.com.