Alexander Urrunaga

Alexander Urrunaga has extensive experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Alexander currently serves as the VP of Branding & Development at Local Favorite Restaurants. Prior to this, they worked as the Lead Curator - Taste & Theory Division at Aimbridge Hospitality. In 2021, they were the President of Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar. From 2005 to 2021, Alexander worked at PLANbGROUP, where they started as a Principal and later became the Chief Brand Officer. Alexander also worked at Knauer Incorporated as a Senior Project Manager and Director of LATAM Sales. Before that, they were a Brand Manager and Associate Director of Sales at Triple R Corporation – Tom Tom Noodle House & Nikita. Alexander’s early career includes roles as an Operating Partner at Emerging Brands and as a Traveling General Manager at Morton’s of Chicago. Throughout their career, Alexander has received numerous accolades and played a key role in the success of various restaurant brands.

Alexander Urrunaga pursued their education in a disciplined manner, focusing on enhancing their business and management skills. Alexander obtained an Executive Masters in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University between 2015 and 2017. Prior to that, they attended Johnson & Wales University from 1991 to 1995, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management. These educational experiences provided Urrunaga with a strong foundation in business and hospitality, equipping him with the knowledge necessary to excel in their professional endeavors.