Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is an American chain of fast casual restaurants in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and France, specializing in tacos and Mission-style burritos.

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Kerry Bridges is the Vice President of Food Safety at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Ms. Bridges oversees food safety standards, quality assurance and procedures.

Prior to joining Chipotle, Ms. Bridges oversaw supplier food safety for the world’s largest food retailer, Wal-Mart, serving over 200 million customers around the world on a weekly basis. During her time at Wal-Mart, Kerry’s food safety oversight included tens of thousands of Wal Mart’s, Neighborhood Market’s, and Sam’s Clubs food suppliers, in addition to researching and assessing new and emerging food safety issues and handling regulatory compliance. Prior to Wal-Mart, Ms. Bridges food safety career also included roles with TESCO and Jack in the Box, Inc.

Ms. Bridges is the past president of the International Association for the Southern California Affiliate of Food Protection (IAFP) and former board member of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GSFI).  She attended California Polytechnic State University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Food Science.

Kerry Bridges

Mr. Baldocchi has been self-employed since 2000 as a financial consultant and strategic advisor for a variety of privately-held companies, with a specialization in multi-unit restaurant companies. His extensive involvement with restaurant companies over a period of 17 years has given Mr. Baldocchi an in-depth knowledge of restaurant company finance, operations and strategy. He also has considerable experience with high-growth companies in the restaurant industry and in other industries, and his experience as a senior investment banker at a number of prominent institutions, including [Morgan Stanley](/org/morgan-stanley), Solomon Brothers and Montgomery Securities has helped him develop tremendous capabilities in accounting and finance as well. Mr. Baldocchi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley and an MBA from [Stanford University](/org/stanford).

Albert S. Baldocchi

Patricia Fili-Krushel is Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Talent Innovation, a New York City–based think tank that focuses on global talent strategies since January 2019.  From 2011 to 2016, she served as an executive at Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company; as Division Chairman, [NBCUniversal](/org/nbcuniversal) News Group; and as Executive Vice President, [NBCUniversal](/org/nbcuniversal). In addition, she's held the following leadership roles: Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Time Warner Inc., a global media and entertainment company, from 2001 to 2011; President & CEO, WebMD Health Division, of WebMD Health Corp., from 2000 to 2001; President, ABC Television Network, and President, ABC Daytime, Disney ABC Television Group, of [The Walt Disney Company](/org/disney), a diversified worldwide entertainment company; and as Senior Vice President, Programming of Lifetime Entertainment Services, an entertainment and media company, from 1988 to 1992. She also serves as a director of Dollar General Corporation. Patricia brings extensive experience in managing global businesses, developing business strategy, talent management and creating organizational cultures. 

Patricia Fili-Krushel

Laurie Schalow is Chief Corporate Reputation Officer. Prior to joining Chipotle, Ms. Schalow was Vice President of Public Affairs for [Yum! Brands](/org/yum-brands) overseeing Global Corporate Social Responsibility, PR, Crisis Management, Social Listening and Community Diversity programs for the 44,000 KFC, [Pizza Hut](/org/pizza-hut) and Taco Bell restaurants in 140 countries. Laurie holds a B.S. Degree in Business from [Miami University](/org/miami-university) and received her Master of Business Administration from Case Western Reserve and [Wayne State University](/org/wayne-state-university). She currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Muhammad Ali Center.

Laurie Schalow

Brian Niccol is the current Chief Executive Officer of [Chipotle Mexican Grill](/org/chipotle-mexican-grill). He has been in this position since February 2018. Prior to his current role, he served as the CEO of Taco Bell from 2015 to 2018. He also worked at [Pizza Hut](/org/pizza-hut) from 2011 to 2014 as the Chief Marketing Officer.

Brian Niccol worked at [Yum! Brands](/org/yum-brands), Taco Bell from May 2013 to January 2015 as President. He renewed Taco Bell's focus on brand relevance through digital, social, mobile technology and a people-centric culture. He introduced mobile ordering and payment and successfully launched the bold, new breakfast offering.

Brian Niccol worked at [Yum! Brands](/org/yum-brands) from Feb. 2011 to Okt. 2011 as General Manager- [Pizza Hut](/org/pizza-hut) USA. He managed the brand and oversaw roughly $5 billion in sales and more than 6,000 restaurants.

Brian Niccol

Scott Boatwright joined Chipotle as Chief Restaurant Officer in May 2017, and has assumed direct accountability for all restaurant operations. Prior to Chipotle, Scott spent 18 years with Arby’s Restaurant Group in various leadership positions, including for the last six years as the Sr. Vice President of Operations, where he was responsible for the performance of over 1,700 Arby’s restaurants in numerous states. Scott holds an MBA from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at [Georgia State University](/org/georgia-state-university).

Scott Boatwright

John R. (Jack) Hartung is Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hartung joined Chipotle in 2002 after spending 18 years at [McDonald's](/org/mcdonalds) where he held a variety of management positions, most recently as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of its Partner Brands Group. Mr. Hartung has a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and economics as well as an MBA from [Illinois State University](/org/illinois-state-university).

John R. Hartung

Mary Winston is the Founder and President of WinsCo Enterprises, Inc., a consulting firm providing financial and board governance advisory services since 2016. She served as interim Chief Executive Officer of [Bed Bath & Beyond](/org/bed-bath-beyond) in 2019, and as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Family Dollar Stores, from 2012 until it was acquired by [Dollar Tree](/org/dollar-tree) in 2015.  Prior to that, Mary was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of [Giant Eagle](/org/giant-eagle), a supermarket chain from 2008 to 2012, and as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Scholastic Corporation from 2004 to 2007. Mary currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Acuity Brands, Inc., Domtar Corporation, [Dover Corporation](/org/dover-corporation), and [Bed Bath & Beyond](/org/bed-bath-beyond).

Mary Winston

Gregg Engles is the founder and managing partner of Capitol Peak Partners, a capital investment company since April 2017. Gregg previously served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of The WhiteWave Foods Company from October 2012 until April 2017, when it was acquired by Danone S.A. Prior to that, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Dean Foods Company, a food and beverage company and former parent company of WhiteWave, from April 1996 until WhiteWave’s initial public offering in October 2012. Gregg serves on the Boards of Directors of Danone S.A. and GCI Liberty. 

Gregg Engles

Tawanda D. Starms is Vice President of Restaurant Support Center People Experience and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Ms. Starms brings over 20 years of experience to the leadership team, creating strategies that develop, empower and engage Chipotle’s workforce. She is passionate about cultivating an inclusive culture where employees are supported to thrive and pursue their passion.

Prior to joining Chipotle, Ms. Starms served as Human Resources Director at Thales Avionics.  She has also held various roles with Ingram Micro, Best Buy and Yum! Brands, Inc.

Ms. Starms holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from California State University, Fullerton, as well as professional certifications with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP) and HR Certification Institute (HRCI-PHR).



Tawanda D. Starms

Scott Maw served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at [Starbucks Corporation](/org/wpl-interior-design), a global roaster and retailer of specialty coffee, from 2014 before retiring in late 2018. He also held the following leadership roles with the organization: Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance at [Starbucks](/org/starbucks) from 2012 to 2013, and Senior Vice President and Global Controller from 2011 to 2012. From 2010 to 2011, Scott served as Senior Vice President and CFO of SeaBright Holdings, Inc., a specialty workers' compensation insurer. From 2008 to 2010, he was Senior Vice President and CFO of the Consumer Bank at JP Morgan Chase & Company. Prior to this, Mr. Maw held financial leadership positions at Washington Mutual, Inc. from 2003 to 2008, and GE Capital from 1994 to 2003. He also worked at [KPMG](/org/kpmg)'s audit practice from 1990 to 1994. Since 2016, he has been a member of the board of directors of Avista Corporation. Scott brings expert knowledge in finance, accounting, risk management and public corporate governance and has extensive experience leading global teams. 

Scott Maw

Mr. Carey is the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of The Home Depot, Inc., a role he’s held since September 2008. Prior to that, Mr. Carey served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at eBay Inc. He also held various positions with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., with his final role as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Carey previously served as a member of the board of directors of Geeknet Inc. and TransUnion Corp.  He received an Associate of Applied Science from Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee.



Matt Carey

Mr. Gutierrez is the President and Chief Executive Officer of NRG Energy, Inc., a role he’s held since December 2015. Prior to that, he held the position of Chief Operating Officer and several other executive roles at NRG since joining the company in 2004. Mr. Gutierrez held various positions within Dynegy's commercial and trading organization and Mexico City-based DTP Consultores. He serves on the boards of NRG Energy, Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA), Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) and [Drexel University](/org/drexel-university). Mr. Gutierrez has a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the [Universidad Panamericana](/org/universidad-panamericana), a master's degree in mineral economics from the Colorado School of Mines and a master's degree in petroleum economics from the French Petroleum Institute.



Mauricio Gutierrez

Chris Brandt joined Chipotle as Chief Marketing Officer in April 2018.  Prior to joining Chipotle, Mr. Brandt was Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. from May 2016 through December 2017. Mr. Brandt was previously Chief Brand Officer/Chief Marketing Officer for Taco Bell, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., from May 2013 to May 2016, and was a Senior Director and Vice President of Marketing for Taco Bell from November 2010 to May 2013. Mr. Brandt has an undergraduate degree in Economics from UC San Diego and an MBA from the Anderson School at UCLA. 

Chris Brandt

Carlos Londono is currently Vice President and Head of Supply Chain for [Chipotle Mexican Grill](/org/chipotle-mexican-grill). In this role Carlos is responsible for all aspects of supply chain including direct and indirect procurement, logistics, planning and continuous improvement. Chipotle is a $5 billion brand that just finished going through a significant transformation. The company offers delicious food and its supply chain delivers ingredients of the utmost quality through its Food with Integrity program.

Before Chipotle, Carlos was the global Vice President of Supply Chain for Owens-Illinois Inc. (O-I) headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio. O-I is a $6 Billion global manufacturing company that specializes in glass container products for industries such as food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. It is the world’s largest manufacturer of glass containers. O-I, its affiliates, or licensees make approximately one out of every two glass containers in the world. In his role at O-I, Carlos was responsible for optimizing Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain planning and execution for Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. This includes managing a complex array of products and customers in a global value chain.

Before O-I, Carlos led the Coffee, Tea, Food and Merchandising supply chain planning area for [Starbucks](/org/starbucks) Coffee Company in Seattle. While at [Starbucks](/org/starbucks), Carlos led numerous improvement initiatives in the integrated value network and developed world-class supply chain capabilities for these business units. Some examples include expanding the food business segment throughout North America while increasing coffee and tea distribution networks globally. Carlos was instrumental in the integration of acquisitions like Tazo, Teavana, La Boulange and Evolution Fresh. He developed the [Starbucks](/org/starbucks) consumer packaged goods supply chain in the U.S. and Canada and implemented the Integrated Business Planning Process.

Prior to his [Starbucks](/org/starbucks) role, Carlos led the integrated supply chain planning functions at Kraft Heinz Company and was responsible for developing their core supply chain capabilities and global strategy.

Carlos received his industrial engineering degree from Universidad Eafit in Medellín, Colombia, and his MBA from Wake Forest University in North Carolina. He is fluent in Spanish, English, and German, and is making a noble attempt to learn Mandarin.

Carlos Londono

Mr. Garner joined Chipotle in November 2015 as Chief Information Officer, and prior to that had worked for Starbucks Corp. for 17 years, most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Garner has a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from [The Ohio State University](/org/the-ohio-state-university).

Curt Garner

Tabassum Zalotrawala joined Chipotle as Chief Development Officer in December 2018. Prior to joining Chipotle, Ms. Zalotrawala spent over 7 years at Panda Restaurant Group as Chief Development Officer and Vice President Design, Construction, Facilities & Strategic Sourcing. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in interior design from the School of Planning and Architecture and American Continental University, a Master of Fine Arts in architecture from [Savannah College of Art and Design](/org/savannah-college-of-art-and-design) and a Master of Business Administration from [Emory University](/org/emory-university). Additionally, she is a LEED accredited professional.  Most recently, Tabassum completed the Advanced Management Program at [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school).

Tabassum Zalotrawala

Roger Theodoredis joined Chipotle as Chief Legal Officer in October 2018. Prior to joining Chipotle, he was General Secretary of Danone North America, with responsibility for legal, public affairs, communications, scientific affairs and corporate security. He previously served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of The WhiteWave Foods Company until its acquisition by Danone, N.A. in April 2017, having been appointed as General Counsel of WhiteWave Foods in 2005. Prior to joining WhiteWave Foods, he served as Division General Counsel for Mead Johnson Nutritionals, a subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb. His previous experience includes working at Chiquita Brands International in a number of legal roles, leading to Assistant General Counsel. He began his career at Drinker Biddle & Reath, a Philadelphia law firm, and holds a J.D. from Boston University School of Law and a bachelor's degree from [Wesleyan University](/org/wesleyan-university).

Roger Theodoredis

Mrs. Hickenlooper, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at [Liberty Media](/org/liberty-media), has served in senior corporate development roles at Liberty since 2010. Prior to joining Liberty in 2008, she worked in the strategic planning and business development group at [Del Monte Foods](/org/del-monte-foods) and in investment banking at Thomas Weisel Partners. Mrs. Hickenlooper holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management, and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy from [Duke University](/org/duke-university). Mrs. Hickenlooper brings to the board significant corporate development, governance, and financial expertise.

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