CEO and Executive Team

About

The current executive team at Chipotle Mexican Grill has a history of experience with fast food companies and large corporations. The CEO, Brian Niccol, used to be the Chief Executive Officer at Taco Bell. The President, Jack Hartung, used to be the President at Yum! Brands, Taco Bell. The Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer, Mark Crumpacker, used to be the Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer at Yum! Brands, Taco Bell. The EVP and Chief Brand Officer, Nikki Lawson, used to be the Chief Brand Officer/Chief Marketing Officer at Taco Bell. The Brand Director/Vice President, Marketing, Jeff Halverson, used to be the Assistant Brand Manager/Brand Manager/Senior Brand Manager at General Mills Inc. These executives all have experience in the food industry which allows them to understand the market and what customers want.