COSTA MESA, Calif. — El Pollo Loco Inc. has announced that it has created a new executive management position, senior vice president of strategy and innovation, to leverage innovation throughout the organization in the development of new products, processes and technology, as well as align resources around the company's key initiatives.
El Pollo Loco has hired restaurant industry executive Gary Campanaro to fill the senior finance role as chief financial officer. Campanaro, who most recently served as CFO and secretary of Claim Jumper Restaurants Holdings Corp., will provide overall leadership for the financial, purchasing, quality assurance and risk management areas of El Pollo Loco. His experience also includes senior management positions at several other California companies, including: The Keith Companies Inc. in Irvine; CB Richard Ellis in Los Angeles; and CKE Restaurants Inc. in Anaheim.
Campanaro, 48, holds a bachelor degree in accounting from the University of Utah and is also a certified public accountant.
