Topgolf promoted Genifer Gray to chief operating officer for U.S. venues
The entertainment company also named Geoff Cottrill chief marketing officer and Kristi Maynor chief people officer.
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Paul Damico joined Fuzzy’s Taco Shop as CEO
Pokeworks promoted Steve Heeley to CEO
The Irvine, Calif.-based poke brand promoted Heeley from chief marketing officer.
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Sweetgreen hired former Starbucks executive Wouleta Ayele as chief technology officer
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers appointed co-founder Scott Redler to the new role of chief experience officer
Potbelly named David Daniels CMO
Rob Ertmann was named president of Hawaiian concept Mo’Bettahs
The fast-casual chain is poised to more than double in unit count by the end of 2022.
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Tom Curtis was promoted to president from chief operating officer of Burger King Americas
The former Domino’s executive vowed to streamline operations and leverage brand’s heritage.
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Qdoba promoted vice president Eric Williams to chief operating officer
Williams previously served as vice president of franchise and license operations for Qdoba Mexican Eats and has also worked for Carl’s Jr. parent CKE Restaurants.
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McDonald’s announced 4 executive moves both globally and domestically
The burger brand named Tariq Hassan from Petco as U.S. CMO to succeed Morgan Flatley, who is becoming global chief marketing officer in November. Current global CMO Alistair Macrow will become CEO of McDonald’s business in the United Kingdom and Ireland, while Paul Pomroy, who currently holds that position, will be promoted to corporate senior vice president for international operated markets.
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Yum Brands named Aaron Powell as Pizza Hut division CEO
Powell will be responsible for the brand’s growth strategies, franchise operations and performance.
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Wingstop promoted Michael Skipworth to president, chief operating officer
Mahesh Sadarangani resigned as chief operating officer and Alex Kaleida was named CFO.
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Tom Bené is stepping down as CEO of the National Restaurant Association
Bené is taking a position as CEO of alcohol distributor Breakthru Beverage Group starting in October.
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