San Diego-based fast-food chain Jack in the Box announced Monday the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Darin Harris, who is leaving for a role outside the restaurant industry.

Jack in the Box and its Board of Directors announced the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Darin Harris, who has accepted a new position outside of the restaurant industry. The Board has appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lance Tucker as interim principal executive officer,

Fast-food restaurant chain Jack in the Box said on Monday its CEO, Darin Harris, is stepping down but will remain as a consultant through March 14.

Darin Harris has taken a position outside of the restaurant industry, and EVP and CFO Lance Tucker will temporarily assume CEO duties.

Harris is leaving to take a position “outside of the restaurant industry.” CFO Lance Tucker was named interim principal executive