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Wingstop promotes Michael Skipworth to president, COOWingstop promotes Michael Skipworth to president, COO

Mahesh Sadarangani resigns as chief operating officer; Alex Kaleida named CFO

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

August 27, 2021

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Wingstop Inc. has promoted Michael Skipworth from chief financial officer to president and chief operating officer, the company said Friday.

The Dallas-based fast-casual brand said Skipworth succeeds Mahesh Sadarangani in the COO role. Sadarangani has resigned to become CEO at an unidentified private-equity-backed company, Wingstop said.

Wingstop named Alex Kaleida as chief Financial Officer. Michael succeeds Mahesh Sadarangani, the Company's COO who has resigned after being recruited to become CEO of a private equity-backed company.

"I'm thrilled to provide amazing growth opportunities within our organization for both Michael and Alex," said Charlie Morrison, Wingstop CEO and chairman, in a statement. “People are the foundation of our business, and I truly believe we have some of the most talented and brilliant minds in the industry. This enables us to promote from within, which equates to amazing opportunities and continued growth for our Wingstop team members."

Skipworth joined Wingstop in December 2014 before Wingstop was taken public.

Kaleida joined Wingstop in 2019 as vice president for financial planning and analysis and most recently led investor relations.

Wingstop, founded in 1994, has more than 1,600 company-owned and franchised locations globally. The company in June launched the virtual Thighstop brand.

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Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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