CEOI MEMBER SINCE 2022

Brian Niccol is chairman and CEO for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG). He assumed the role of chairman in March 2020, and, under his leadership as CEO, a role he’s held since March 2018, Chipotle has seen accelerated sales growth driven by comparable sales growth and new unit openings. Driving the brand’s purpose to Cultivate a Better World, Mr. Niccol has focused on delivering operational excellence, increasing brand equity, expanding restaurants, growing digital access, fostering innovation, and encouraging engagement with employees and consumers. Before assuming his current role, Mr. Niccol served as CEO of Taco Bell, a division of Yum! Brands. During his tenure at Taco Bell, he was chief marketing and innovation officer and president. Mr. Niccol also held several executive positions at Pizza Hut, another division of Yum! Brands, including general manager and chief marketing officer. Before joining Yum! Brands, Mr. Niccol served 10 years at Procter & Gamble in various brand management positions. He currently serves on the board of directors of KB Home, one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., and Chipotle Cultivate Foundation, Chipotle’s nonprofit organization. He previously served on the board of Harley-Davidson. Mr. Niccol holds an undergraduate degree from Miami University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.