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Ilene Eskenazi

Ilene Eskenazi

Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer of Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill

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Experience29+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

General Counsel, CHRO and Board Director with experience in a wide range of industries including: CPG, Food and Beverage, Retail, Apparel, Sports/Entertainment, Media and Technology. Public company/IPO and M&A experience.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Chipotle Mexican GrillCurrent
    Nov 2023–Present· 2 yrs 10 mos
    • Chief Legal Officer and Chief Human Resources OfficerCurrent
      2026–Present
    • Chief Human Resources Officer
      Nov 2023–2026
  • a.k.a. BrandsCurrent
    Dec 2021–Present· 4 yrs 9 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Dec 2021–Present
  • Petco
    Sep 2020–Oct 2023· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Chief Legal Officer and CHRO
      Sep 2020–Oct 2023
  • Vistamar School
    Aug 2016–2019· 2 yrs 5 mos
    • Member of the Board of Trustees
      Aug 2016–2019
  • Boardriders
    2016–2020· 4 yrs
    • Global General Counsel and Global Chief Human Resources Officer
      2016–2020
  • True Religion
    2013–2016· 3 yrs
    • Chief Legal Officer and SVP of Talent Operations & Performance
      2013–2016
  • Red Bull
    2008–2013· 5 yrs
    • General Counsel and Vice President of Human Resources
      2008–2013
  • The Wonderful Company
    2002–2008· 6 yrs
    • Vice President, Deputy General Counsel
      2002–2008
  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
    1997–2002· 5 yrs
    • Corporate Associate
      1997–2002

Education

JD

University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law

BA

Philosophy

University of Michigan

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Reports To
Ilene Eskenazi
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Legal ComplianceEmployment LawCorporate GovernanceIntellectual PropertyRisk ManagementCorporate LawRestructuringManagementLicensingMergers & AcquisitionsLabor RelationsReal Estate TransactionsContract NegotiationStrategyStrategic PlanningRegulatory AgenciesDistributorshipsStart-upsBoard of DirectorsLitigation