San Diego — The executive vice president and chief financial officer of Jack in the Box Inc., Brian Scott, plans to resign. He has accepted a new position outside of the restaurant industry. To assist with a smooth transition, his last day with Jack in the Box will be Nov. 20, 2024.
Dawn Hooper, a Jack in the Box veteran of 24 years who has previously served as interim chief financial officer, will assume the role of principal financial officer on Nov. 1 and interim CFO upon Scott’s departure. She is expected to remain in the role until a permanent successor is appointed.
“I’d like to thank Brian for his contributions to Jack in the Box, and for being a valuable part of our team during his time with the company,” says Darin Harris, chief executive officer. “I am committed to finding an excellent financial leader to be a part of the transformation we have been pursuing, and the ambition we have for our two brands.”
Jack in the Box Inc., founded and headquartered in San Diego, is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box®, one of the nation’s largest hamburger chains with approximately 2,200 restaurants across 21 states, and Del Taco®, the second largest Mexican-American QSR chain by units in the U.S. with approximately 600 restaurants across 16 states. For more information, visit www.jackinthebox.com and www.deltaco.com.
SOURCE: Jack in the Box Inc.