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Sweetgreen Updates its Leadership Team

Sweetgreen added two former Chipotle executives to its team, hiring Chad Brauze to serve as head of culinary and Michael Kotick to serve as vice president/head of marketing.

Brauze assumes responsibility for overseeing Sweetgreen’s menu development and the chain’s innovation roadmap. He joins Sweetgreen from Burger King, where he was the senior director of culinary innovation and sustainability. Prior to that, Brauze was the director of culinary and menu development at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Brauze has trained in renowned kitchens around the world including at El Bulli, Per Se and Daniel.

Prior to joining Sweetgreen, Kotick served as Chipotle’s senior director of marketing. He was responsible for driving Chipotle’s marketing through national campaigns, brand and sustainability actions, menu and product innovation, digital marketing, loyalty program growth, and in-restaurant experience, per a release. During his tenure, Kotick also led the marketing strategy for Chipotle’s brand growth in Canada and Western Europe. His background also includes working with Nestle and PetCare.

Earlier this year, Sweetgreen made headlines when it tested salad-making robots in a location in suburban Chicago.

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