Saed joined Bob Evans Farms, Inc. in January 2016 as president and chief executive officer. He is also a member of the Board of Directors. Saed has more than 30 years of management experience in the restaurant industry. Prior to joining Bob Evans, he served as chief executive officer and director of Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc., the parent company of the Bravo! Cucina Italiana, Bon Vie Bistro, and Brio Tuscan Grille restaurant chains, from 2007 to 2015. Saed held the additional role of president from 2009 to 2014. Prior to joining Bravo Brio, Saed was chief executive officer at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc., an upscale steak and seafood restaurant chain, from 2000 to 2007 and a director from 2004 to 2007. Saed studied computer science and business at Portland State University and the University of Oregon.