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Focus Brands continues 'digital transformation' with latest hire

Focus Brands, parent company of iconic brands including Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has hired Tim Voss as chief technology officer. Provided

April 21, 2022

Focus Brands, parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has hired Tim Voss as chief technology officer. Most recently, he served as CTO for the Gem Shopping Network, where handled the brand's digital transformation. He's also worked with Estée Lauder, Citigroup, Reuters and Wyndham Worldwide.

"Focus Brands is undergoing a major transformation in the digital and technology space, so it is critical to have a strong leader to help drive change across the business," Jim Holthouser, CEO of Focus Brands, said in a company press release. "Having the right technology in place will add value to our franchisees and provide a greater experience for our guests. With Tim's proven track record for driving tech and digital evolution, we are set up for continued success."

Voss will oversee the technology piece of all digital channels, with the primary goal of leveraging technology to create more user-friendly loyalty platforms and programs. The company will continue to focus on retail IT, store POS systems and data security, according to the release.

Atlanta-based Focus Brands has over 6,000 locations around the world.