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Topgolf names Maryam Morse chief people officerTopgolf names Maryam Morse chief people officer

Former Andrews Distributing executive to join eatertainment brand on May 27

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

May 22, 2024

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Topgold names Maryam Morse as chief people officer.Topgolf

Topgolf has named Maryam Morse as chief people officer, effective May 27, the company announced Wednesday.

The Dallas-based golf and entertainment brand said Morse most recently served as executive vice president of humor resources and communications at Andrews Distributing, the beer and spirits wholesaler.

Topgolf-chief-people-officer-Mariyam-Morse.jpgIn her new role, Morse will oversee recruitment and retention, leadership development, training and compliance, the employee experience and Topgolf’s internal mental well-being platform.

She will be a part of the executive leadership team that reports to Topgolf CEO Artie Starrs.

“Maryam’s extensive background in evolving and enhancing the employee experience will be a great benefit to all of us at Topgolf,” Starrs  said in a statement.

“We’re fortunate at Topgolf to have found a leader who not only has the expertise for the role but also embraces our brand’s playful spirit and focus on company culture,” Starrs said.

Prior position at Andrews Distributing, which she assumed in 2018, Morse held various leadership roles at the global organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry for more than17 years, and she also worked as management consultant for Accenture.

“I’m thrilled to be joining such a fun, high-growth company with a culture that is front and center,” Morse said. “As a Topgolf player, I’ve always enjoyed the camaraderie and fun I’ve had when visiting a Topgolf venue, and to now be part of that experience is truly rewarding.”

Related:Topgolf promotes Genifer Gray to COO for U.S. venues

Topgolf is owned by Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. and has about 100 venues for games, food and drink.

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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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