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Condado Tacos Names New Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee

Columbus, Ohio — After an exhaustive nationwide search, Condado Tacos has appointed Derrick Pratt as its next chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2024. Previously, he spent many years in leadership operations roles at Starbucks, McDonalds and, most recently, Portillo’s. “On behalf of the entire board of managers, we are thrilled to welcome Derrick as the next CEO of Condado Tacos,” says John G. Troiano, chairman of the board. “Derrick brings a wealth of experience in running successful growth-oriented restaurant brands and has an exceptionally strong track record of guiding …

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Sonny’s BBQ Names VP of Franchise Development

by Katie Lee

Orlando, Fla. — Sonny’s BBQ has hired Kris Larson as vice president, franchise development. Larson brings with him a breadth of experience supporting franchised brands Bojangles, School of Rock, Ace Hardware, Dunkin Brands and more. In his new role, he will lead the brand’s growth through strategic expansions and enhancing franchise performance across Sonny’s BBQ’s footprint. “We are beyond thrilled to welcome Kris Larson to our team, and to have him work alongside us as we continue to support our franchisees in this period of growth and expansion,” says Jamie …

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Citi Trends Names Interim CEO

by Katie Lee

Savannah, Ga. — Citi Trends, Inc., a leading specialty value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends primarily for African American and multicultural families in the U.S., has appointed Ken Seipel as its interim chief executive officer, effective June 2, 2024. He previously served as CEO of West Marine, the world’s largest retailer of boating supplies. David Makuen has stepped down as CEO and a member of the board. To ensure a smooth and successful transition, Makuen will serve as senior advisor to the CEO and the leadership team in …

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The Home Depot Names EVP of Customer Experience and President of Online

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — The Home Depot® has appointed Jordan Broggi as executive vice president of customer experience and president of online, effective June 3, 2024. In the role of EVP of customer experience, he will be responsible for leading the vision, design and development of new and innovative solutions to drive a seamless experience for the millions of customers who turn to The Home Depot for their home improvement projects — in stores, online or on mobile devices. He will also retain leadership of the company’s online business, overseeing online operations, …

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ABM President and CEO Awarded Top Spot on Empower Advocates 2024 Role Model List

by Katie Lee

New York City — ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility services, infrastructure solutions and parking management, has announced that its president and CEO, Scott Salmirs, has been awarded the Number 1 spot on the Empower Advocates 2024 Role Model list. This is the second consecutive year Salmirs has been named to the list recognizing leaders dedicated to creating a more inclusive environment for people of color in business. “Receiving this recognition is an honor I share with our entire team at ABM. Together, we are building an inclusive culture …

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Wendy’s Names New President, U.S. and President, International

by Katie Lee

Dublin, Ohio — The Wendy’s Company has appointed Abigail Pringle to the newly-created role of president, U.S., and E.J. Wunsch to president, international, effective June 17. Pringle has served as president, international, and chief development officer since 2019, and in numerous leadership roles across development, operations and strategic initiatives since joining the company in 2002. Wunsch has served as chief legal officer since joining the company in 2016. He has been a strategic partner on various international initiatives across Australia, Asia, Europe and South America. As president, U.S., Pringle will …

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The Children’s Place, Inc. Announces CEO Transition

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Secaucus, N.J. — The Children’s Place, Inc., an omnichannel children’s specialty portfolio of brands, has announced the departure of Jane Elfers, president and CEO, and announced the appointment of Muhammad Umair as the new president and interim CEO, effective May 20, 2024. The board is conducting a search for a permanent CEO. Umair and the board are focused on continuing to build the company’s position as a global best-in-class specialty retailer. In his capacity as director, Umair has been immersed in the company’s portfolio of brands, retail and wholesale network …

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Chain Store Maintenance – An MCS Company Makes 2 New Hires

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Attleboro, Mass. — Chain Store Maintenance – an MCS Company has added two industry veterans to support the company’s fast-growing multi-site commercial facilities maintenance services business line. Michael Christin and Jennifer Murray have joined the team as senior vice president, business development and senior director, strategic accounts, respectively. Christin is based in Chicago and Murray is based in Columbus, Ohio. “Michael and Jennifer will play key roles in our robust plans as we continue to expand and enhance our multi-site commercial facilities maintenance platform,” says Andrew Nolan, president of commercial …

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MaxLite Appoints New President & Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee

Pine Brook, N.J. — MaxLite, a leading innovator in the LED lighting industry, and its board of advisors have appointed Lance Hollner as its new president and CEO. Before joining MaxLite, Hollner spent the last 5 years as executive vice president at Diversified Group, a manufacturer’s representative firm serving eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and New York City. Hollner brings over two decades of lighting expertise and knowledge to MaxLite, along with a strong track record of delivering results, driving continuous improvement and developing talent. Much of his career has …

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At Home Names Former Party City Chief as its New CEO

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Dallas — At Home Group Inc. has named Brad Weston as chief executive officer, effective June 3. Weston brings more than three decades of experience in retail; most recently, he was chief executive officer of Party City Holdings Inc. Previously, Weston served in leadership roles for Petco, including as president and CEO from 2017-2018 and president and chief merchandising officer from 2015-2017 and executive vice president and chief merchandising officer from 2011-2015. “We are excited to welcome Brad, a proven leader with a distinguished track record of transforming and scaling …

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