Chipotle just handed its HR boss the legal keys in a massive power consolidation. Ilene Eskenazi takes over for Roger Theodoredis as chief legal officer while holding her human resources title. This double-duty gig puts her in charge of both people and lawsuits for the Newport Beach burrito empire. CEO Scott Boatwright insists her perspective helps them grow the massive chain beyond three thousand spots.
Eskenazi handled this exact dual role at Petco before landing at the taco joint. Her resume lists heavy-hitter stints running legal teams for True Religion Jeans and Red Bull North America. She actually started grinding at Skadden Arps as an associate. It appears that stacking huge executive responsibilities onto one person is her specific niche.
Theodoredis exits the building after seven years guarding the corporate fortress. He arrived from Danone and WhiteWave Foods, but his watch has ended. Boatwright gave the standard polite nod for his service to the board. The company currently manages over one hundred thirty thousand workers across the United States and Europe.
The fast food legal scene feels chaotic everywhere currently. QDOBA grabbed Cathy Tang from KFC to fill a seat left vacant since Chip Seigel bolted for hockey management. Starbucks also swapped its top lawyer last October while Domino’s Pizza promoted Ryan Mulally internally. It seems every major chain decided to reshuffle its defense squads simultaneously.
Eskenazi handled this exact dual role at Petco before landing at the taco joint. Her resume lists heavy-hitter stints running legal teams for True Religion Jeans and Red Bull North America. She actually started grinding at Skadden Arps as an associate. It appears that stacking huge executive responsibilities onto one person is her specific niche.
Theodoredis exits the building after seven years guarding the corporate fortress. He arrived from Danone and WhiteWave Foods, but his watch has ended. Boatwright gave the standard polite nod for his service to the board. The company currently manages over one hundred thirty thousand workers across the United States and Europe.
The fast food legal scene feels chaotic everywhere currently. QDOBA grabbed Cathy Tang from KFC to fill a seat left vacant since Chip Seigel bolted for hockey management. Starbucks also swapped its top lawyer last October while Domino’s Pizza promoted Ryan Mulally internally. It seems every major chain decided to reshuffle its defense squads simultaneously.
