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Handel’s Ice Cream hires Naveen Dasa as CFO
March 23, 2026
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ClaudeHandel's Homemade Ice Cream, headquartered in Canfield, Ohio, has appointed Naveen Dasa as chief financial officer.
He will work with internal teams to strengthen financial insights, enhance operational support and partner with franchisees to drive profitability and return on invested capital.
Dasa previously worked at Yum! Brands, where he assisted in designing and implementing Pizza Hut's systemwide asset upgrade program. He also held leadership roles at Shake Shack, BakeMark and J.P. Morgan.
"He understands how to support franchisees with data-driven insights while also helping brands modernize systems, store designs and financial processes to fuel sustainable growth," CEO Jennifer Schuler said in a press release. "His experience will be invaluable as we continue expanding Handel's footprint."
Dasa holds a bachelor's degree from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
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