Dine Brands Global, Inc. announced that Matt Ryan will be joining as a new independent member of its Board of Directors. Matt currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Soli Organic, the market leader in organic controlled environment agriculture. He leads the nation?s large commercial indoor organic grower, redefining how fresh, organic, and sustainably farmed crops are produced.

Prior to Soli Organic, Matt served in various leadership roles for high-growth companies in retail, CPG and entertainment, including Starbucks and The Walt Disney Company. He has also held strategic planning roles with several national and international advertising agencies and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Kaiser Permanente Heath Plan and Hospitals.