Sweetgreen Announces the Nominations of Monty Moran and Dawn Ostroff to the Board of Directors
Sweetgreen (SG) has announced the nominations of two prominent business leaders to its Board of Directors for the 2025 annual meeting: Monty Moran, former co-CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Dawn Ostroff, former Chief Content and Advertising Business Officer at Spotify.
Moran brings extensive experience in scaling restaurant operations, having transformed Chipotle from a regional brand into a national powerhouse. Ostroff contributes expertise in brand building and consumer engagement from her leadership roles at Spotify, Condé Nast, The CW, and other major media companies.
The nominations coincide with the departure of current board members Youngme Moon and Valerie Jarrett, who will not seek re-election. Jarrett served as Chair of the Nominating, Environmental, Social and Governance Committee, while Moon served on both the NESG and Compensation Committees.
Sweetgreen (SG) ha annunciato le nomination di due importanti leader aziendali per il suo Consiglio di Amministrazione in occasione dell'assemblea annuale del 2025: Monty Moran, ex co-CEO di Chipotle Mexican Grill, e Dawn Ostroff, ex Chief Content and Advertising Business Officer di Spotify.
Moran porta con sé una vasta esperienza nella scalabilità delle operazioni ristorative, avendo trasformato Chipotle da un marchio regionale a una potenza nazionale. Ostroff offre competenze nella costruzione del marchio e nel coinvolgimento dei consumatori grazie ai suoi ruoli di leadership in Spotify, Condé Nast, The CW e altre importanti aziende mediatiche.
Le nomination coincidono con il ritiro degli attuali membri del consiglio Youngme Moon e Valerie Jarrett, che non si ricandideranno. Jarrett ha ricoperto il ruolo di Presidente del Comitato per le Nomination, l'Ambiente, il Sociale e la Governance, mentre Moon ha fatto parte sia del Comitato NESG che di quello per la Remunerazione.
Sweetgreen (SG) ha anunciado las nominaciones de dos destacados líderes empresariales para su Junta Directiva en la reunión anual de 2025: Monty Moran, ex co-CEO de Chipotle Mexican Grill, y Dawn Ostroff, ex Directora de Contenidos y Publicidad de Spotify.
Moran aporta una amplia experiencia en la escalabilidad de las operaciones de restaurantes, habiendo transformado a Chipotle de una marca regional a una potencia nacional. Ostroff contribuye con su experiencia en la construcción de marcas y el compromiso del consumidor a partir de sus roles de liderazgo en Spotify, Condé Nast, The CW y otras importantes empresas de medios.
Las nominaciones coinciden con la salida de los actuales miembros de la junta Youngme Moon y Valerie Jarrett, quienes no buscarán la reelección. Jarrett se desempeñó como presidenta del Comité de Nominaciones, Medio Ambiente, Social y Gobernanza, mientras que Moon formó parte de los Comités de NESG y Compensación.
Sweetgreen (SG)는 2025년 연례 회의를 위해 두 명의 저명한 비즈니스 리더를 이사회에 추천한다고 발표했습니다: Monty Moran, 전 Chipotle Mexican Grill의 공동 CEO, 및 Dawn Ostroff, 전 Spotify의 콘텐츠 및 광고 비즈니스 책임자입니다.
Moran은 Chipotle을 지역 브랜드에서 국가적 강자로 변화시키며 레스토랑 운영의 확장에 대한 광범위한 경험을 제공합니다. Ostroff는 Spotify, Condé Nast, The CW 및 기타 주요 미디어 회사에서의 리더십 역할을 통해 브랜드 구축 및 소비자 참여에 대한 전문성을 기여합니다.
이번 추천은 현 이사인 Youngme Moon과 Valerie Jarrett가 재선에 나서지 않기로 한 것과 일치합니다. Jarrett는 지명, 환경, 사회 및 거버넌스 위원회의 의장을 맡았으며, Moon은 NESG 및 보상 위원회에서 활동했습니다.
Sweetgreen (SG) a annoncé les nominations de deux leaders d'entreprise éminents à son Conseil d'Administration pour l'assemblée annuelle de 2025 : Monty Moran, ancien co-CEO de Chipotle Mexican Grill, et Dawn Ostroff, ancienne Directrice du Contenu et de la Publicité chez Spotify.
Moran apporte une vaste expérience dans l'extension des opérations de restauration, ayant transformé Chipotle d'une marque régionale en une puissance nationale. Ostroff contribue avec son expertise en création de marque et en engagement des consommateurs grâce à ses rôles de direction chez Spotify, Condé Nast, The CW et d'autres grandes entreprises de médias.
Les nominations coïncident avec le départ des membres actuels du conseil Youngme Moon et Valerie Jarrett, qui ne se représenteront pas. Jarrett a été présidente du Comité des Nominations, de l'Environnement, du Social et de la Gouvernance, tandis que Moon a siégé à la fois au Comité NESG et au Comité de Rémunération.
Sweetgreen (SG) hat die Nominierungen von zwei prominenten Unternehmensführern für seinen Vorstand zur Jahreshauptversammlung 2025 bekannt gegeben: Monty Moran, ehemaliger Co-CEO von Chipotle Mexican Grill, und Dawn Ostroff, ehemalige Chief Content and Advertising Business Officer bei Spotify.
Moran bringt umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Skalierung von Restaurantbetrieben mit, da er Chipotle von einer regionalen Marke zu einer nationalen Kraft transformiert hat. Ostroff trägt ihre Expertise in Markenbildung und Verbraucherengagement aus ihren Führungspositionen bei Spotify, Condé Nast, The CW und anderen großen Medienunternehmen bei.
Die Nominierungen fallen mit dem Ausscheiden der aktuellen Vorstandsmitglieder Youngme Moon und Valerie Jarrett zusammen, die sich nicht zur Wiederwahl stellen werden. Jarrett war Vorsitzende des Nominierungs-, Umwelt-, Sozial- und Governance-Ausschusses, während Moon sowohl im NESG- als auch im Vergütungsausschuss tätig war.
- Addition of experienced board members with proven track records in scaling businesses
- Strategic enhancement of board expertise in restaurant operations and digital brand building
- Strengthened governance through diverse industry experience from Chipotle and Spotify success stories
- Loss of two experienced board members (Moon and Jarrett) creating potential governance transition challenges
Monty Moran
“Monty and Dawn bring a wealth of experience in scaling brands, driving operational excellence, and building strong company cultures,” said Jonathan Neman, Co-Founder and CEO of Sweetgreen. “Monty’s leadership in transforming Chipotle into one of the most successful restaurant companies in the world, combined with Dawn’s expertise in content, brand storytelling, and digital innovation, will help us continue redefining fast food and deepening our connection with customers. We’re thrilled about the prospect of welcoming them to the Sweetgreen team.”
Monty Moran has a proven track record of scaling businesses and fostering strong leadership cultures. As former co-CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Monty helped the company grow from a regional brand into a national powerhouse, recognized for its focus on high-quality ingredients and a people-first culture. Prior to Chipotle, Monty was CEO of
Dawn Ostroff is a media and technology industry veteran with a deep understanding of brand building and consumer engagement. As former Chief Content and Advertising Business Officer at Spotify, Dawn played a pivotal role in expanding the platform’s global content strategy, overseeing podcasts, music, and advertising. Prior to Spotify, she held executive leadership roles at Condé Nast, The CW, Lifetime, and UPN, shaping content and storytelling strategies that have reached millions. Dawn also served on the boards of Activision Blizzard and Westfield Corporation, both of which were acquired in multi-billion-dollar deals. Her expertise will help Sweetgreen continue to strengthen its brand and digital presence, fostering deeper connections with its community.
Concurrent with these nominations, longstanding directors Youngme Moon and Valerie Jarrett have decided not to stand for re-election at the upcoming annual meeting of stockholders.
“Valerie and Youngme have been instrumental in shaping Sweetgreen’s governance and strategy, bringing deep expertise and unwavering dedication to our board. As Chair of our Nominating, Environmental, Social and Governance (NESG) Committee, Valerie has provided invaluable leadership, helping to guide the company’s long-term vision with insight and purpose. Youngme’s contributions on both the NESG and Compensation Committees have been equally impactful, ensuring that we continue to grow in a way that is both thoughtful and sustainable. We are deeply grateful for their service and leadership,” Neman said.
About Sweetgreen:
Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Sweetgreen sources the best quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they trust to cook food from scratch that is both delicious and nourishing. Sweetgreen plants roots in each community by building a transparent supply chain, investing in local farmers and growers, and enhancing the total experience with innovative technology. Since opening its first 560-square-foot location in 2007, Sweetgreen has scaled to 250 locations across
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