The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated announced changes to the Company's Board of Directors with the appointment of Adam S. Gordon as an independent director in place of Paul D. Ginsberg. Mr. Gordon currently serves as a managing director of Gordon Property Group, a real estate management and development company. In this role, he is in charge of marketing and strategic relationships for commercial buildings and other properties.

Mr. Gordon also serves as President of ASG Global Entertainment, a production and marketing company he founded. Prior to establishing ASG Global Entertainment, Mr. Gordon held various roles of increasing responsibility with Sony Pictures International, most recently as Executive Director of Publicity leading publicity and awards campaigns.