Chipotle hires Jason Kidd as COO from May 19; Jack Hartung to step down as exec on June 1

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC

Jason Kidd, former Taco Bell COO, joins as COO overseeing nearly 3,800 restaurants, reports to CEO Scott Boatwright.
Kidd receives $675k base salary, 90% cash incentive target, $150k signing bonus, and $3M equity (75% SOSARs, 25% RSUs) vesting 50% each on 2nd and 3rd anniversaries.
Jack Hartung steps down as President and Chief Strategy Officer on June 1; becomes senior advisor through early March 2026 at $200k base + 25% target.
Hartung waives severance claims; compensation reduced for non-executive role.
Curt Garner becomes President, Chief Strategy & Technology Officer adding supply chain; Chris Brandt becomes President, Chief Brand Officer leading menu/ingredient processes.

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Appointed

Jason Kidd

Chief Operating Officer

CMG · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC

Effective: 2025-05-19
Filed: May 7, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

On May 6, 2025, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (“Chipotle”) announced that it has hired Jason Kidd, age 50, as its Chief Operating Officer, effective May 19, 2025.

Role change

Jack Hartung

President and Chief Strategy Officer

CMG · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC

Effective: 2025-06-01
Filed: May 7, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

Chipotle also announced that Jack Hartung, Chipotle’s President and Chief Strategy Officer, notified the company on May 5, 2025 that he will step down from his executive officer position effective June 1, 2025.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jason Kidd was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC.

Action: hired
Role: Chief Operating Officer

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On May 6, 2025, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (“Chipotle”) announced that it has hired Jason Kidd, age 50, as its Chief Operating Officer, effective May 19, 2025.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jack Hartung changed role as President and Chief Strategy Officer at CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC.

Action: step down
Role: President and Chief Strategy Officer

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Chipotle also announced that Jack Hartung, Chipotle’s President and Chief Strategy Officer, notified the company on May 5, 2025 that he will step down from his executive officer position effective June 1, 2025.

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