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Starbucks, Kate Spade exec now leading Chipotle HR team

April 20, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill has hired Marissa Andrada as its chief human resources officer. Andrada, who reports to CEO Brian Niccol, previously worked at Kate Spade & Company as senior vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer. She was responsible for positioning the company and its culture for growth, including developing and implementing plans to recruit top-tier executive and design talent for the global, multi-channel lifestyle brand, according to a company press release.

Prior to joining Kate Spade, Andrada held several senior-level positions in human resources at Starbucks, most recently serving as senior vice president, partner resources for the Americas, where she led innovation and strategy for retail employee programs including employee experience, engagement and compensation, according to the release.

"Marissa is an exceptional human resources executive and a valuable addition to our management team," Niccol said in the release. "With near-term priorities that include building the right structure and capabilities for sustained growth, and creating a culture of recognition and innovation throughout our company, Marissa's expertise and leadership will be essential as we look to strengthen those key areas."

Before joining Starbucks, Andrada held a variety of human resources roles with increasing responsibility for companies such as Gamestop, Red Bull North America, Universal Studios, and Pepsico/Pizza Hut. 

"Chipotle is a tremendous brand with so much potential,"  Andrada said. "I'm thrilled to be joining the company as they look to strengthen the talent and the team in ways that will set the company up for success in the next chapter."