- Company appoints new executives to support its rapid growth and
110,000+ workforce
- Lois Alexis-Collins, reporting
to Eskenazi, to serve as Chief People Officer, Field
Operations
NEWPORT
BEACH, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced
that it has hired Ilene Eskenazi as
its Chief Human Resources Officer. Serving on the Executive
Leadership Team, Eskenazi will begin on November 27, and report to Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer Brian Niccol.
Eskenazi comes to Chipotle from Petco Health and Wellness
Company, where she served as Chief Legal and Human Resources
Officer, overseeing compensation and benefits, human resources
operations, talent management, as well as all legal matters. Prior
to that, Eskenazi was the Global General Counsel and Chief Human
Resources Officer at Boardriders, Inc. (previously Quiksilver,
Inc.). Before that, Eskenazi held the post of Chief Legal Officer
and Senior Vice President of Talent Operations and Performance at
True Religion Apparel, Inc. She held senior leadership positions at
Red Bull North America, Inc. and The Wonderful Company.
"Ilene's vast human resources experience and legal expertise
will be instrumental in growing Chipotle's culture of people
development and strengthening the organization as a best-in-class
employer. This is critical in Chipotle delivering our mission of
Cultivating a Better World and growing to 7,000 restaurants," said
Niccol.
Eskenazi added: "It is an honor to join an industry-leading
organization that invests heavily in its purpose-driven workforce.
I am eager to deliver on Chipotle's strategic priorities and look
forward to positioning the company for even greater success."
Lois Alexis-Collins has also
joined the Company and will serve as Chief People Officer, Field
Operations, reporting to Eskenazi. Collins will play a critical
role in supporting Chipotle's 110,000+ restaurant employees.
Collins previously served as Vice President of Human Resources at
ABM, a facility solutions provider. Before that, Collins held the
Vice President of Human Resources title at both Steak and Shake
Inc. as well as Ruby Tuesday Inc. Additionally, Collins served in
senior talent and people roles with Darden Restaurants and Waffle
House Inc.
"I am grateful to have the opportunity to join this remarkable
company where I can apply my passion for engaging and retaining
talent to help build future restaurant leaders," said
Alexis-Collins.
About Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:
CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced,
classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without
artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had over
3,300 restaurants as of September 30,
2023, in the United States,
Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of
its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500
and is recognized on the 2023 list for Fortune's Most Admired
Companies and Time Magazine's Most Influential Companies. With over
110,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest
experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food
industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible
to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated
purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable
business practices. For more information or to place an order
online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
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