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Starbucks Names Chipotle Chief as New Chairman and CEO

by Katie Lee

Seattle —  Starbucks has appointed Brian Niccol to chairman and chief executive officer. He will start in his new role on September 9, 2024. Rachel Ruggeri, chief financial officer of Starbucks, will serve as interim CEO until that time. Mellody Hobson, Starbucks board chair, will become lead independent director. Niccol currently serves as chairman and CEO of Chipotle. Since becoming CEO in 2018, Niccol has transformed Chipotle, focusing on people and culture, brand, menu innovation, operational excellence and digital transformation. “We are thrilled to welcome Brian to Starbucks. His phenomenal …

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Rosa Mexicano Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee

New York City — Mexican restaurant chain Rosa Mexicano has appointed hospitality veteran Matthew Licciardello as its new chief operating officer. “Licciardello is very accomplished with a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the hospitality industry. He will lead our operations team with excellence and innovation,” says Jim Mazany, CEO of Rosa Mexicano. Licciardello’s experience in the hospitality industry includes serving as senior vice president of operations at SPB Hospitality, where he led brands such as Rock Bottom Brewery, Gordon Biersch and Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom. …

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Party City Appoints New President & CEO

by Katie Lee

Woodcliff Lake, N.J. — Party City Holdco Inc. has appointed Barry Litwin as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO). He brings a disciplined model to strategy setting and operational execution that delivers new revenue growth, gross profit improvement and operating expense efficiency. “The team and I look forward to welcoming Barry to the Party City family,” says Bob Hull, chairman of the board at Party City. “We are extremely confident that Barry’s expertise in fostering business growth and transformation as well as his people-focused leadership style will bring …

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Gong Cha Americas Appoints VP of Franchise Sales & Development

by Katie Lee

Boston — Gong cha, a premier bubble tea brand with more than 230 locations throughout 20 states as well as Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico in the U.S., and nearly 2,200 stores across the globe, has appointed Mark Treptow as vice president of franchise sales & development for the Americas. A seasoned executive in franchise sales and development, Treptow brings a wealth of experience, and a track record of transforming emerging restaurant concepts into large national and international brands. Before joining Gong cha, Treptow served as senior director at Fransmart, …

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Papa Johns Names Former Wendy’s Chief as its New President and CEO

by Katie Lee

Louisville, Ky. — Papa John’s International, Inc. and its board of directors have appointed Todd Penegor as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. He has also joined the board. Penegor, who joins Papa Johns from Wendy’s, succeeds Ravi Thanawala, who has served as interim CEO since March 2024 and will continue in his role as chief financial officer. Penegor was most recently president and chief executive officer of The Wendy’s Company. He is a proven leader with 20 years of experience in the restaurant and consumer goods industries. During …

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Saks COO to Become CEO of Online HVAC and Industrial Retailer Voomi Supply

by Katie Lee

Philadelphia — Voomi Supply, a fast-growing e-commerce retailer of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and industrial supplies, has named RJ Cilley as its new chief executive officer. Cilley’s appointment at Voomi marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to expand its market presence and technological capabilities. Cilley previously served as the chief operating officer at Saks, where he was an integral part of the executive leadership team; while at Saks, he significantly contributed to the re-platforming of www.Saks.com, the launch of its marketplace and spearheading significant advancements through the …

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Denny’s Makes 2 Executive Appointments

by Katie Lee

Spartanburg, S.C. — Denny’s Inc. has appointed two new executive leaders: Monigo G. Saygbay-Hallie, Ph.D. joins as executive vice president, chief people officer for Denny’s Corporation, effective August 5, and Patty Trevino joins as Denny’s senior vice president, chief brand officer, effective August 12.  Saygbay-Hallie will lead people initiatives across Denny’s and Keke’s Breakfast Café. She brings more than 20 years of restaurant and retail experience in leading teams and developing talent. She most recently served as chief people officer at Checkers & Rally’s Drive-In restaurants. Before Checkers, she served …

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British Brand NEOM Wellbeing Opens First U.S. Store

by Katie Lee

New York City — NEOM Wellbeing, the UK’s award-winning wellbeing brand renowned for its 100% natural fragrances, has officially opened its first U.S. retail store in New York City. The debut “Wellbeing Hub” is located on Bleecker Street in the West Village. Expanding from its UK roots, as well as across a portfolio of freestanding Wellbeing Hubs, the British-born brand will add the ‘city that never sleeps’ to its growing roster. The 481-square-foot Wellbeing Hub, located at 395 Bleecker St., has been designed as a sanctuary to escape the city, …

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Five Below, Inc. Announces CEO Transition

by Katie Lee

Philadelphia — Extreme value retailer Five Below, Inc. has appointed Kenneth Bull as interim president and chief executive officer, effective immediately, following the resignation of Joel Anderson. Anderson has stepped down from his roles of president and CEO, and from the board of directors, to pursue other interests. Thomas Vellios, co-founder, non-executive chairman and former CEO, is assuming the role of executive chairman on an interim basis to support Bull and the executive leadership team in the transition while the board conducts a comprehensive search for a permanent CEO. “I …

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JOANN Appoints Ann Aber Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and HR Officer 

by Hayden Spiess

Hudson, Ohio — Ohio-based retailer JOANN has appointed Ann Aber as executive vice president and chief legal and human resources officer. Aber joined the company in 2019 as vice president, general counsel and secretary and was promoted to senior vice president in 2021. In addition to her existing responsibilities, she will now oversee human resources and corporate communications for JOANN. Aber will also be responsible for the brand’s risk management, charitable giving, diversity and inclusion and corporate responsibility functions. 

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