Brian Niccol, Chipotle Mexican Grill, CEO & Chairman

Published: Sept. 26, 2021, 4 a.m.

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\\u201cIt\\u2019s powerful to say \\u2018I don't know everything\\u2019 - I love an organization of thinkers, creators, and people unafraid to be accountable for ideas.\\u201d

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Brain Niccol is the Chairman and CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill - driving brand strategy and performance of over 2,700 restaurants across North America and Europe. Chipotle is a purpose-driven brand so many of us love - focused on fresh, responsible ingredients that respect the animals, land, and people who produce them. Prior to leading Chipotle, Brian was CEO of Taco Bell - the culmination of more than a decade @ YUM Brands in senior roles on Taco Bell & Pizza Hut - including VP, CMO, and General Manager. Brian got his start at P&G - where he spent nineyears rising through the ranks of brand management - working on brands like Scope, Thermacare, Vicks, Pringles. Brian studied Engineering @ Miami University in Ohio, and got his MBA from the University of Chicago. You\\u2019ll enjoy this candid conversation about not just some of Brian\\u2019s earliest lessons in business, but also about how he\\u2019s always staying curious - and doing what\\u2019s right for our communities.

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