Scott Boatwright
CEO at Chipotle, Board Member
Academy Sports + Outdoors•Katy, Texas, United States
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My approach combines strategic growth, thoughtful execution, and a focus on people and culture. Moreover, it gets results. Over the course of my career, I’ve led business turnarounds and delivered industry-defining success for large organizations. In my current role, I have helped more than double Chipotle’s share price, achieving an all-time high during the ongoing downturn (while keeping team members and guests safe). Previously, I helped Arby’s achieve 26 consecutive quarters of growth and thrive through the Great Recession. Alongside my work at Chipotle and volunteer work, I am open to pursuing new board-level opportunities. Skills and Specialties Board-level leadership, defining operational strategies, business turnarounds, operations leadership, building teams, franchised businesses, company culture, change management, communications, servant leadership, motivational speaking, training, development and succession planning, developing performance-based cultures, hospitality and service cultures, organizational growth, development, reorganization and transition, corporate social responsibility, non-traditional brand extensions, change management, company operations, human resources, etc.
Career Timeline
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsCurrentJun 2024–Present· 2 yrs 3 mos
- Member, BoardCurrentJun 2024–Present
- Chipotle Mexican GrillCurrentMay 2017–Present· 9 yrs 4 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentNov 2024–Present
- Interim Chief Executive OfficerAug 2024–Nov 2024
- Chief Operating OfficerMay 2017–Sep 2024
- 2008–Apr 2017· 9 yrs 3 mos
- Senior Vice President, OperationsApr 2015–Apr 2017
- Senior Vice President of Operations Sevices2012–Mar 2015
- Regional President2010–Dec 2012
- Vice President, Operations2008–Dec 2009
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
International Business
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business