Gfp - I agree that Tran's hiring isn't a defacto 100% positive sign - there are certainly reasons he might have signed on that don't necessarily lead to success for Cortex.
But it's reasonable to view it as a very positive event for Cortex.
Either way I think Tran's comment about dining was in all likelihood just a glib off the cuff comment like anyone would make.
Putting much emphasis, if any, on that comment probably isn't meaningful.
gfp - "Pierre Tran's flip comments about the poor selection of food in Indianapolis as a factor in his employment decision also suggests that he may not be the driven, focused type that you'd ideally want as CMO."
Seriously? The guy was joking around a bit in an interview. Don't you follow sports? Atheletes and coaches always joke around when they go to a new team like this..