Curt Garner

Curt Garner is best known as the technology and strategy leader behind Chipotle Mexican Grill's digital evolution, overseeing the systems and platforms that power one of the largest and fastest-growing digital ordering and loyalty ecosystems in the restaurant industry. As President and Chief Strategy & Technology Officer, he holds responsibility for Chipotle's technology vision, digital channels, and strategic direction at scale. Garner joined Chipotle as Chief Technology Officer and played a central role in building out the company's digital ordering infrastructure, the Chipotle Rewards loyalty program, and the expansion of its digital make lines — purpose-built kitchen channels for fulfilling app and web orders. His work has been closely tied to Chipotle's significant growth in digital sales, which became a major revenue driver particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Before Chipotle, Garner spent a long tenure at Starbucks, where he held senior technology leadership roles and gained deep experience in enterprise IT, digital platforms, and retail technology at global scale. His background spans restaurant technology, digital commerce, loyalty marketing, and enterprise systems.

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