Ruth's Hospitality Group Announces CFO Change; Arne Haak to Become New CFO

Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. RUTH announced today that Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Bob Vincent will transition to a newly created position of Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy. Effective August 8, 2011 Mr. Vincent will be responsible for formulating and executing the Company's corporate strategy, including evaluating domestic and international expansion opportunities, along with other related efforts intended to enhance long term shareholder value. Effective August 8, 2011 Arne Haak will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Haak brings more than 20 years of senior level finance and planning experience to Ruth's Hospitality, with a diverse skill set that encompasses corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, treasury management, purchasing, strategic planning, pricing and revenue management. He most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer of AirTran Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. LUV.